We drink (almost) all the Old Forester | Old Forester Drinkthrough (tm) | Curiosity Public

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In this Drinkthrough (tm) we drink our way through a huge selection of Old Forester bourbons!
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[@maddie4077]

Of all the bourbon videos I've watched, you guys are the only ones who like the Statesman.

[@brenthey8242]

Agreed.. I was surprised with that also

[@CaptainJazz262]

@@brenthey8242 hahaha i was just going to comment the same

[@brucebelitz3451]

To me the 1920 is close to Henry McKenna bib, and 1910 is close to Woodford double oaked! I do love the 1920, will try to get the Statesman!

[@mcwine18]

Whattt whoaaa!!! Dude huge Drinkthrough! Thanks guys

[@cyama3661]

Love the DrinkThroughs, OF is my favorite line of bourbons, great way to start the year guys.

[@bigdave2952]

When are you going to do Jack Daniel SBBP?

[@mcwine18]

FYI gents, your videos are NEVER too long! I enjoy every moment watching you guys 👍🏻

[@victorsommo1822]

Best value high proof choices outside of 1920(Rare Breed/KC single store pick and ECBP) Stagg Jr priced too high now. OF is killing it with their offerings!

[@rc121crx]

10:40 that look 😆 lol like he was thinking wtf

[@bado666]

Long time viewer since the old channel. Love the DrinkThrough. Keep it up!

[@prakhyat24]

love the content as always but man you guys really needed to have that Old Forester Rye! One of the best budget Ryes out there!

[@CuriosityPublic]

Agreed! It is a fantastic rye. We'll do a review of it in the future!

[@FillUp5916]

Love these Drinkthroughs and all of the thorough reviews guys! Keep em coming!

[@scottedmonds850]

Great vid guys, way to start the new year! Y’all been crushing it

[@ThomasMetal75]

I just picked up the 1920 after having the 1910 for the first time this year and falling in love with it. I have heard lots of other reviewers trashing the Statesman. Your review is the most different I've heard.

[@michaelkoehler269]

Comparing OF 100 to the rest of their lineup is a rabbit hole because their 86 proof, the 100 proof and their rye are some of the best values in bourbon. Try blending the three as you can come up with some great blends! Great video!

[@vincec727]

Yep. I just got the 86 proof for $16. Love OF

[@brettheiner7125]

Have really fallen for the OF Rye lately - such a bomb for a sub $25 bottle…

[@pressman1788]

Great job! Having a pour of OF single barrel barrel proof store pick as I watch. Cheers fellas!🥃

[@Hylkamania]

My favorite distillery. Thanks for doing this!!

[@vitola_and_proof]

Love the drink through videos. I've only tried old forester 100 proof so this was helpful.

[@johell999]

Man, looking at this line up surprise me how many of them I actually had. And I don't even think I like Old Forester. 1910 is my favorite so far with 1920 very close behind. Only Birthday Bourbon I had was 2018 and I wasn't a big fan of it.

[@timisoutdoors]

I'll take it off your hands! 😁

[@johell999]

@@timisoutdoors Haha, if I actually own that bottle, I would probably end up giving away. But no, I had it during a tasting in a bar in Pasadena. Very glad I tried it before I spend that kind of money on it.

[@ChasingGiants23]

Epic video. oddly enough ive been hanging to get a 1920 but can't get it here in Australia but can get the Statesman. Gonna go get one tommorow now. Thanks heaps guys!!

[@armin9337]

Awesome drinkthrough! I've only had the 1920 and I love it! I've heard the barrel picks are only 4 years old! Apparently their whiskeys age "faster" because they heat cycle the warehouses.

[@TheWhiskyExplorer]

Marketing

[@GS_Superman]

Awesome drink through...very impressive on how no one was slurring towards the end of this video. That’s a ton of whiskeys!

[@themetermaid7758]

Yesssss the drinkthrough I’ve been waiting for

[@TantricNinja]

Now, I will have to try Statesman. I have avoided it since OF1920 is in the same price tier & one of my go tos. Some price points get too crowded and the 55-65 just has too many options.

[@TheCs1968]

Amazing drinkthrough! Thanks for the overview.

[@EastCoastLQReviews]

Wrote the last comment after Dutch's opinion lmao I can see how it takes up a lot of space but its very unique compared to others. Definitely a great talking piece!

[@allenbt11]

Much respect guys...my palate would be fried after six, let alone ten samples.

[@ericmcfarland4228]

I think Dillon would be happy with the 150th offerings.

[@charlymiller]

Nice overview, I get one of these bottles in Europe, the first Signature 100 Proof for about 50$ in the 1l bottle. I think Old Forester doesn't give shit for the market here.

[@stormswrath565]

I love the 1910 and the 1920. I've seen the statesman but haven't picked it up yet cause I can get 1920 for the same price and it's hard for me to imagine the statesman being better than the 1920. Your video has convinced me to try the statesman next time I see it. Good vid guys.

[@gatlinnikolas6794]

InstaBlaster...

[@Ske3849qw]

1920 is much better than the statesman.

[@paoloalfante3801]

Nobody breaks it down like you guys. Thank you for your service.

[@parkersburgtransplant8642]

I prefer the casual feel of this channel vs the your more serious Bourbon Guild channel. Feels more like people I would want to drink with.

[@thammond123]

Awesome, been waiting on this one. I agree with most of what was said. Never had the Statesmen though. Always walk right by it in the store, so I’m going to have to check that out. I always have a 1920 on my shelf.

[@CuriosityPublic]

Statesman is one of my favorites. The downside is the age, where you can tell on the finish but the core flavor profile is birthday bourbon for me. And for ~$50. Cheers! -Dillon

[@redinthesky1]

Good to see you guys are still doing this

[@wongjefx980]

This was the Drinkthrough (tm) I was waiting for! But, dang, didn't think there was this much in the lineup, if even so, hats off for taking one for the team and going through them... wish I had access to Statesman in my market.... all I get is the occasional 1920 which I like, but because of the strength, is not an everyday for me.

[@mikestich9173]

I find that I agree 100% with what Dillon tastes. Glad I found your channel. Just watched a bunch of your videos. Keep it up!

[@robertdekker2147]

Old Forester Single Barrel picks are some of my favorite open bottles. Always available. Reasonably priced. Tasty.

[@redslate]

1919's amazing (mix 1910 & 1920). You get the flavors of '10 with the strength of '20 blended in bliss.

[@czrs85]

Love this video. I love the 1920. But can't wait for the barrel proof and the 100 proof single barrels.

[@jergensenC6]

I have not tried Statesman yet, but i will definitely pick a bottle up this week

[@CuriosityPublic]

Let us know what you think. For my part, I find it to be overlooked by the community (although in our circles, it’s still a favorite). The Drinkthrough, where you can directly compare with other dram in various permutations, reinforced my love of it. Cheers! -Dillon

[@ernieforni3221]

Thank you! Been waiting for this. I have 1910, 1920, and Statesman on the bar. I also have the 100 proof Rye and Bourbon, but just use them for cocktails. I think that Old Forester has some of the best bang for the buck Bourbons on the market. I would love to see a blind tasting - it would definitely be entertaining.

[@CuriosityPublic]

I agree that it’s an amazing value. We will definitely do a blind tasting. -Dillon

[@MISTAJZA]

Slight spoiler, but Don’t omit the 3! The number of bottles also made this drinkthrough particularly compelling.

[@nickp5511]

Love this content! New to the channel! Love the OF line, 1910 & 1920 preferred. For me the 1920 is great value here in my area for 46.00

[@bambamrv8287]

I love this stuff and have at least 1 of each in my stash fro the RV to share around a campfire

[@mitchilito99]

So I've been struggling to figure out what it is about OF1920 that hits me wrong most of the time. You NAILED it: the "tanic finish." Most days I just can't get past it. Some days though, depending on what I've been drinking before, it neutralizes that characteristic and 1920 is pure nectar. Butterscotch, chocolate covered orange rinds and dark red fruit - heavenly. Thanks team, and keep up the good work!

[@markbowerii7632]

Dutch and Jules: "115 is not a bad proof point." Dillon: "Why not 130?"

[@mikeyhuntman1367]

So guys it my birthday this weekend and I'm going to Frankfort to see the buffalo trace Distillery and th go whiskey shopping. If you all were to pick a whiskey for your birthday under 60 buck what would it be.

[@kindlee3468]

In this order,, 1. Blanton for the looks... ( sometimes they have at the shop) 2. eagle rare for the hood smooth. Very tasty mellow. 10 year does make a difference. :) 3. Eh Taylor for total package. Bonded, taste, packaging... 4. Weller preserve for uniqueness and rare bottle to find. 5. Bufflio trace bourbon to mix drinks or add to cooking... Extra stuff Get Bufflio cream fir coffee, vodka for show off. Mr. Freddie Root beer for cool drink! Bufflio trace Cigar..

[@irishsausage6]

As someone who isn't big on 1920, I guess it's time to get some Statesman and see if that's my jam.

[@EastCoastLQReviews]

The birthday bourbon is such a cool bottle. Never seen one before. Awesome video guys, cheers!

[@jamesnorwood4084]

Poly-urathane? Yeah that wood varnish really brings the notes out. A true orchestral concert of fruits & flavor. Think I'll pass that dram up thanks.

[@erikhetzler6361]

Dillon is my spirit animal

[@dennisconlon5810]

I love the 1910 but I also love the Woodford Reserve Double Oak.

[@markthrower224]

Just picked up the OF 1920 yesterday I've had the OF 100 and the OF Rye. I'm with Dutch on the 1920 for me the Oak was more intense I was expecting more brown sugar and baking spice... I'll try another pour tonight.

[@tallica05]

This was great! I think there could be a possible answer to something you guys talked about a few times. You mentioned some of those not having an age statement, pretty sure I saw Jackie Zykan talk about it’s tricky for Old Forester to age state bottles due to the fact they “heat cycle” and it creates almost a “false” age for the lack of better term on my part. 🤷‍♂️

[@NameThatSong1]

Nice review!

[@apeekintime]

Not that OF has a deep Rye lineup but you are missing the OF100 Rye and OF barrel pick rye. I'm not as high on the OF100 rye as many others but I still really want to get my hands on the single barrel. The 100 feels flat and the extra proof might bring some life to the bottle.

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

Now this is a good day. 👍🏻

[@karymillet8884]

Catching up on oldies. Another good video. I’ve had the rye, signature 100, bottle in bond, 1910, and 1920. The rye is fantastic and my favorite of their lineup. Brown sugar, caramel, chocolate, then mint, and pepper finish that lasts. The bottle in bond has more of a rye note but is twice the price of the signature 100 for no reason. The signature 100 is boozy brown sugar, caramel, oak, and pepper finish. 1910 started sweet and char and was delicious. It was my absolute favorite bottle until… Halfway through the bottle it turned to nasty oak tannin. At $45 it wasn’t the best overall experience. 1920 was nothing but butter oak tannin. Despised it from start of the bottle to the end. Maybe I got a bad bottle but it’s hard to want to pay $50+ to try it again. My dislike had nothing to do with proof because rare breed is basically the same proof and I love rare breed. Sad to say but I suggest starting with signature 100 and the 100 proof rye. Really good value there. And if you don’t like em, pour them in a mixed drink and you won’t feel bad. Keep the videos coming! Great content.

[@karymillet8884]

Meant to type bitter tannin on 1920. Bitter like the smell of bug poison. Sorry for the typo.

[@antoniomunoz8144]

What happened to the Butcher of Bakersfield?

[@xmikewallace17]

So glad this was recommended to me. Even if it was a year later lol

[@iamalan4221]

Invented in 1973, Bar codes weren't common until the mid-80's.

[@CuriosityPublic]

Laser codes or bar codes? I thought bar codes were older.

[@iamalan4221]

@@CuriosityPublic This is what the Google told me: "The very first item ever scanned at retail by a barcode was a 10-pack of Wrigley’s Juicy Fruit chewing gum in a grocery story in Troy, Ohio, in 1974. From that moment on, it wasn’t until the mid 1980s that barcodes became standard ways for retailers to ring up sales and track inventory, and now they are ubiquitous.

[@4dao]

Bought the STATESMEN cuz of y’all. Don’t regret it one bit! Plus it was the last bottle on the shelf haha so double win?!

[@jasono.1629]

I too was a bit let down by barrel strength Old Forester. A bit too hot with a flavor profile that doesn’t quite match the proof. Still good though, just not ECBP level good. Wish I could find more 90 proof store picks of these.

[@JE-western-rider]

Hey guys, Is Cooper Craft 100 proof available in your area? Get a bottle, open it and taste it - it is hot! Put it back on the shelf an sample it at one month and two month intervals. By two months, it starts showing its George Forman heritage. You like OF 100, you might seriously like this whiskey. Also, the 86 proof Cooper Craft is filtered, so it is smooth and soft. So the 86 proof is great for light drinks like neat or in a high ball.

[@alleckssadler7379]

We want the blind toasted tasting!! 😂

[@twe7027]

No 1915 review? 😁 Need to pickup Statesmen

[@sachinkainth9508]

A Birthday Bourbon costs over £1000 in the UK!

[@LS1core]

Where did you get that Bourbon shirt? It’s pretty cool!

[@robertdekker2147]

"It feels like water".. "because its liquid.." hahaha

[@irishsausage6]

I do like the BiB to sip on, but the problem is the price point. Both the 1870 and 1897 need to come down in price for what they are. Heck, I feel like all the Whiskey Row series should come down in price. Otherwise, OF100 all day because it works for sipping and mixing. The 90proof SiB might be my favorite overall. Still need to try Statesman and never even seen a Birthday Bourbon...

[@TerrenceKoch]

@Curiosity Public - Have you ever tried comparing the 100 proof (orange label), to Coopers Craft? Surprisingly similar to my pallet. #Cheers!

[@terrypowell9160]

I've said the same thing! I think it's the same juice......they've just re-badged it.

[@calokie5567]

statesman is very similar to B-Day both are least on my OF list.

[@taybiztv]

Kingsman: The Golden Circle - "Manners...maketh...man" love Statesman

[@dennisp362]

What's bad is in my area 1920 is sold out now everywhere. People figured it out. Noooo

[@josephwatts2904]

Gotta do it blind. I’d guarantee the 1920 would win. Also what you guys don’t talk about is the wild variances that the Barrel Proof picks have had. The right pick has the possibility to destroy all these.

[@RuSalas]

Just a suggestion, but taste through bottles by proof. Lowest to highest.

[@oldiesgeek454]

I still can't understand why they dropped the label on the Signature 100 that they sampled first. It was classic, Old West. The new paper label just doesn't do it for me. 🤕

[@ubon39]

If you had a choice would you take Old Foster Stateman or Ezra Brooks 7 year 117 proof?

[@ubon39]

Stateman is so smooth and I can't find Ezra Brooks 7 year in my area .

[@sachinkainth9508]

What does Whiskey Row mean?

[@darkmeatchicken9416]

::::: waiting on the next DrinkThrough:::::::: How bout 1792?

[@irishsausage6]

It was a bummer after getting my barrel proof pick from my local shop which they oringally thought/advertised as 8 yrs and then had to issue a statement that it was only "at least 4"... I don't get why OF isn't putting age statements on these SiBs unless they did a horrible job tracking ahead of bottling. I will never pay $80 for one again without knowing they are at least 8-10 years.

[@Swillwater]

I don't understand the Statesman. I'm not getting the honey y'all describing. I get a sharp baking spice that I don't enjoy. Maybe it's just the fresh neck pour. I prefer the 1920 by a long shot for now. I find it interesting that it's a unanimous decision for Statesman between the three of you.

[@Hobbbuddy]

Man I cannot wrap my head around you guys placing statesmen that high! I think that one is my least favorite.. way too young. I think you guys need to try a few different barrels proofs because I’ve had some realllllly good ones

[@vincec727]

I gotta stop watchin these in the morning. Cant be sippin whiskey at 9:30 am.

[@blackice3395]

OF single barrel (blue label) kicks my ass. Call me crazy. I think it's stronger than the stag jr and it's lower proof 🤷🏿‍♂️ 1870 is my favorite

[@doctorwho311]

Only saw one 2020 birthday bourbon this year and it was 600 bucks unfortunately

[@CuriosityPublic]

Ouch! Had a hard time finding the 2020. Pricing just keeps getting crazier!

[@doctorwho311]

@@CuriosityPublic yea oddly enough, I was able to snag 3 GTS this year for all decent pricing, but the birthday bourbon and the pappy stuff in my area of New England were all priced sky high

[@michaelmoore4314]

Not baby birthday. Birthday is the Elder statesmen

[@twentyfiveyears5010]

Kind of a complaint, but the 100-proof Signature bottle you started with is no longer made; the new bottle is just "OF 100." I have both the old and new bottles and the older one (like you have) is very different (and leagues better) than the new bottle.

[@Shootsmith]

What about the 1915? Mix 1910+1920

[@stevemillerecon]

I wonder why the Statesman got bashed so much when it came out. Watching others' reviews my experience just doesn't line up with their notes. Do you think the current one has changed much from the original release? Is it maybe the same barrels that were set aside a few years ago, but now they've aged longer?

[@CuriosityPublic]

Perhaps confirmation bias against liquor based on a mediocre movie tie in, complicated by groupthink? Not really sure. I asked Buffalo trace and production method has not changed. -Dillon

[@rangeradams]

I love statesman. Underrated for sure. I've accumulated my secret stash for fear of Old Forester discontinuing it.

[@terrypowell9160]

@@CuriosityPublic Buffalo Trace? I thought this was Brown Foreman...?

[@ebaboxing]

Do a series guessing the proof on blind tasting

[@hombreleon]

Say the name of the bottles, please. Try not to say, “This” or “That”. Gets confusing.

[@davidbayse5320]

Boo hoo love it.

[@HotButteryRolls]

George Gavin, Dutch?

[@CuriosityPublic]

That was the whiskey talking.

[@deathlogic1]

and laser........

[@user-hg2cb4uo7f]

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[@sweynforkbeard8857]

If your worried about carcinogens in your drink, skip whiskey, they all have nitrosamines in them.

[@danielbranson7055]

Woow woow 😍💋 💝💖❤️

[@jamestaylor9258]

You are at least consistent with your pouring...