Whiskey Review: Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond. Ep: 333

[@isaackysely3925]

Hey fellas, long time whiskey tribe member and Irish Whiskey connoisseur. Recently lost a friend who died as a result of alcohol. He was still in college, and in his honor I am doing a dry period. Hoping you Bastards could raise a glass of water in his name (Jack), and thank you again for bringing to light the importance of not letting something we all love become a problem. Cheers

[@WhiskeyVault]

So sorry to hear it, Isaac. Peace to you and yours.

[@yoBradyO11]

I've been sipping whiskeys since I turned 21. And I'm 32 now. I've tried near and possibly over 100 different whiskeys, mainly Scotches and Bourbons. I'm finally trying this one tonight. It is unbelievable. It's like a honeymoon all over again from my first real glass of quality whiskey over a decade ago. It's a definite flashback. I would recommend this to anyone. Melted, slightly burnt brown sugar is very strong on this one. It's basically candy in a glass. Edit: I have the 1870 original batch. I just realized they're doing the 1897. That'll definitely be next on my list

[@kevinjones7980]

Parenting tips. This is why I keep coming back.

[@JasonWhiskyWise]

And the occasional Dad jokes LOL

[@shotgunjimmy309]

The dolphin fart gets me everytime!!

[@JimmyLeg]

I love the dolphin squeak right after the most.

[@Will-dm7nq]

Not sure if I have said this before or not, but you guys could very easily transfer this to a podcast. I love just listening to you guys on my short commute to work.

[@jw-lk1pe]

just picked this up after already having the 1910 and 1920. I'm not sold on it. The nose is pretty good, but It has a more astringent finish than the other two, and it doesn't have the same level of sweetness that I love

[@FrostJarl]

Daniel, you're not alone in thinking that moonshine tastes like sake, the one bottle I bought and tried, I couldn't stand the taste of, but it was bringing back some good memories from a New Years Eve with my girlfriend at the time that I couldn't place why, on the second time trying it I realized that it was because it tasted almost exactly like the bottle of sake we bought for the night because neither had it before and we both wanted to try it.

[@ryanthewineguy3172]

Haven't had an Old Forester that I didn't hate! Love them all!

[@RyanErland]

A couple years ago I found an old bottle in my parents house. Didn't know anything back then, looked at it again this weekend and it's an unopened bottle of "Old Fitzgerald 1849 aged 8 years". My mom got it in the late 80's from work. No one else in my family drinks whiskey. Mooched a bottle from my mom's work before I was born.

[@Daman5885]

Old Forester freaking rocks. Daniel I keep hearing you say certain bourbons might convert you. Why you keep saying that as if your fighting it.... Embrace the bourbon life my man.

[@ericschwab409]

Daman Miles I’ve been told that if you yield too easily, Bourbon doesn’t respect you the next morning. Resisting it’s allure is part of the eventual embarassure process.......embrassure? Is that even a word? 🤔

[@davidharris9289]

IVE WORKED 3/4 THE WAY THROUGH THIS BOTTLE AND I ALSO GOT THE APPLE NOTE. I REALLY LIKE THIS ONE.

[@wideone23]

Not first, I know that! I have one revelation after today's episode.... there have been several memoriums, and now a new prayer, numerous ceremonies and rituals and a Nearly Fanatical Devotion to The Mooch. ( Bonus 10 pts if you can name that reference). I feel like in 5 years one of us will be interviewed by Dr. Phil and we'll say " And then that was the day i woke up and realized I was in a cult."

[@ericschwab409]

Lol! Cult or no you’re staying aren’t you? It’s like one train full of monkeys barreling down the track towards another train full of monkeys.......you just can’t look away! Lol!

[@WhiskyCardinalWes]

A cult you say? No, no. We are a group of like minded individuals, come together to discuss our love of whiskies. A cult would involve voluntarily giving money and items to the great Somm and Mooch. Uh oh........

[@wideone23]

And then the investigator asked " Once you realized it was a cult, why didn't you leave?" Every single member we interviewed replied " Because we would have had to give up whisk(e)y! DUH!!!"

[@ericschwab409]

Wes Smith 🤔Yeah......um, I think......you’ve not been.......um, paying attention.....um perhaps? Lol! 🤔

[@ericschwab409]

wideone23 Good point! Well played, Sir! 🥃🥃

[@jacksheppard2687]

Well you never spoke about wood chips.........!!!! I have just started using charged oak sticks to add to a few different whiskies that I think will vastly improve them. One recent addition is a Glenfarclas 105. The acetone smell and taste was a little overwhelming and not what I was expecting. Nothing like the Abalour A'Bunadh, I so love. One month later and the chared oak has made a pleasant difference to it. Well worth experimenting. Give it a go😉

[@ericschwab409]

Jack Sheppard Holy cow! Glenfarclas has a 105 year old release? I’m there!

[@jacksheppard2687]

Eric Schwab absolutely mate, also comes in a 100cl bottle in some places. Well worth the £50

[@geoffgaebe8354]

I felt the same way about Old Forester before I tried it. While I liked the 1897, I REALLY liked the 1920 Prohibition Style. at 115 proof, it hits hard, but in a good way. Great... now I want a bottle of the OF 1920, because I finished that bottle before I found you guys and started exploring tasting notes and taking time to really discover the whiskey.

[@Retro_Beek]

Love old forester! Compare it to the non bonded 100 proof old forester. I’m super curious how they compare!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Your parenting tips are amazing! If only I knew that back in the day. Cheers to a great review, I know this is now an old episode, but love dropping in for a visit. Cheers!

[@nickdondarrion2666]

Lately, when I am out and about and ordering whiskey, I always wonder if the people around me are members of the tribe. There needs to be some secret, subtle gesture we can use that can identify us as members of the tribe and give other members a chance to notice. I’m looking to you guys to provide leadership on this crucial issue. Thoughts? Maybe a code word or something we can do with our glass? Will post this question on the FB site as well. Cheers!

[@1987thomasangelo]

Hi guys! I am with you for a couple of months now, and I like this channel very much (I'm also fairly new in the whisky world, just fell in love last summer with it). I decided to write to you, after I heard you read a comment from Austria. Since I'm hungarian (Hungary is the eastern neighbour country of Austria) I thought I might fit in the conversation now :D To be serious (a little): I was thinking hard, what whisky could I sent you, which you definitely didn't try before, and I have 2 options: 1. There is a hungarian whisky now, comes from a traditional hungarian spirit maker, aged 12 years, sadly they say, the quality is not very consistent. 2. Other is Arran, which is one of my all time favourite. They have a 10 year old whisky, finished in the world wide known hugarian 'Tokaji Aszú' wine barrels. Limited, only for hungarian market if I am not mistaken. So, my question is, which do you prefer? I would send one of them, or both if you want, and even some 'Tokaji Aszú' wine if you're interested. Cheers Tommy

[@user-ft2vf9lk7v]

Old Forester holds a special place in my heart. The Row Series is what I prefer the most for this product.

[@BrickPolice]

Great review! Love this bottle. A bit sweet for my taste but classic goodness. Love you guys

[@jdnlv]

Just shipped something for the vault from Houston. It should reach you before the weekend. I am looking forward to a review in a future episode.

[@WhiskeyVault]

thank you!

[@afdanistan1]

I got notes of red man chew, raisins, but red apple/honey works too!

[@davedalka6631]

I toasted along to Janet Lucas....nice guys

[@whiskeyislife6498]

Recently discovered Old Forrester. I’ve only had the single barrel and I believe their most budget offering. It had a screw cap. I really enjoyed the single barrel although the other wasn’t bad either.

[@WhiskyCardinalWes]

As the Whisky Cardinal I would be remiss in not pointing out, Daniel and Rex, that there is a Whisky Blessing of the Children. May you be like Longmorn and Ardbeg May Whisky bless you and guard you May Whisky show you favor and bless you May Whisky show you kindness and grant you peace Go with Whisky So sayeth the Whiskey Cardinal Wes, so it shall be done.

[@edwhealan396]

Alright, it’s 2020, and I just bought a bottle. At first it just tasted like every other whiskey to me....f**king awesome (I even like the crappy ones). I don’t usually pick up any smell/taste notes other than because I don’t know what I’m doing. All I know is that I’m going to enjoy it. But I’ll be damned if I don’t taste a recognizable apple flavor after watching the first part of the video. Give me some time boys, and I’ll get there. Practice is going to be fun as hell! Stay safe and healthy out there everyone.

[@the-chillian]

... For Thine is the Mash Bill, Thine is the Barrel, and Thine is the Cork Squeak now and forever. Amen.

[@Fangsoutexotics]

I have not watched all of the shows. But the fact your not wearing a black shirt in this video is blowing my mind!!!🤯 lmao 😆

[@codysett1]

I had Pendleton rye 12 year the other day and it was so damn smooth, literally no burn

[@Arrynek01]

"So say we all." I smell a Battlestar fan.

[@WhiskeyVault]

totally

[@jayhorton4462]

I get a lot of red apples on the nose. I love this whiskey great review. Thanks

[@Robert.Sheard]

There has to be some way to apply a K/D Ratio to whiskey bottles.

[@lisabrittingham1178]

To the Lords of Whisky, Ok, I guess it's reverse day, since Daniel is in a button down shirt and Rex is in a v neck shirt. None the less, I was wondering would it be a travesty to put a lesser Old Forester whisky in a classic cut glass bottle of the same make? Thanks for all the great episodes and keep up the good work. Lisa & Mose,

[@leosoprano5716]

Good video guys 💯🔥 always I like your show I always trying to find something new and you are the #1 option

[@speedrakk]

one of the best cheap bourbons around is old granddad 114 proof .it is a high rye whiskey and around 24$ 6 yrs old made by suntoriy beam.hard to find in my area.when i find it i buy many.

[@speedrakk]

the 1920 prohibition 115 proof is even better.

[@somedude3601]

I have some beside me right now, I love it!

[@honkytonkinson9787]

You are correct and the 1897 is really good

[@filthymcnasty5625]

For me johnny walker black label tastes like tequilla.

[@wadexinduction4234]

Small correction: añejo translates roughly to aged/old, año means year in Spanish. Cheers!

[@WhiskeyVault]

Thank you for that!

[@T3merity]

Just FYI, "reposado" means "rested" in English. So, tequila reposado is tequila that has been "rested" for a short time in a barrel. "Añejo" means "mature" or "aged" -- so the tequila añejo is more mature. "Año" is the Spanish word for "year" (:

[@scottchantos2388]

I love this stuff. The gf gets me a bottle of this for my birthday every year. She’s my magnificent bastard.

[@thevigilante1283]

As a new member of the Tribe, a lawyer, and a new father who was catching up on your videos in the maternity ward, I second the motion to adopt a formal Magnificent Baby welcoming procedure. All in favor?

[@collinlansdell4166]

Holly c*** this bourbon is amazing. Went into the shop for michters American (they didn't have it) but I left happy

[@jasonunsworth3441]

Thanks for the video. I am a huge fan of the Old Forrester 1920 Prohibition Style, so I gave the 1897 BiB a try a few weeks ago and was totally underwhelmed. Sticking with the 1920.

[@JasonWhiskyWise]

Question for Rex, Which game is he talking about in regards to KD and if Call of Duty which one and do you still play? #WhiskeyTribe on CoD!

[@DzigaJerkov]

Blanco tequila is more complex than aged tequila. Distillers and tequila soms usually prefer blancos. The barrels just mask the complex flavors of the agave.

[@canadianwhiskysmith6453]

Funny that Daniel said Old Pulteney could be the flag bearer for the flavour profile...when I did the Whisky Ambassador program, guess what the Highland Whisky was ☺

[@ericschwab409]

Was it Dalmore? Lol! Oh wait.....that’s not really “whisky”

[@funandgames7847]

Rex on WB you need to do a video with Daniel and the throw pillows and the bottle. If for anything Science.

[@chrisgreene2632]

Found your channel a while ago when trying to find a review for a bourbon. My father bought me Angels Envy port finish and I heard great things, and you gents gave me some insight into the whiskey's smell and tasting notes so I could enjoy it more. I have since bough more whiskeys and have gotten into scotch (i particularly like islays). Any suggestions for interesting bourbon or Smokey islays? Under 100 preferably. Thanks gents!

[@ericschwab409]

I’m left with one question.......Would Chuck Norris drink Old Forester?

[@increasedelevation3776]

Rex, PLEASE teach me your wisdom!!

[@aarondangelo6313]

Rex's K/D is safe.. awesome insight! hahahaha

[@stevemarshall4023]

Daniel - I love you, but your Spanish causes me physical harm. Año = year, Añejo = old, Reposado = rested

[@WhiskeyVault]

hahahaha. yeah as soon as we shut down the video, my brain went, "uh oh". Oh well.

[@stevemarshall4023]

Happens to the best of us. Even though it wasn't shot today, I'll still give you the Monday excuse haha.

[@monhibdon7213]

Love DANIEL'S shirt

[@VenerableBede2510]

It’s affordable enough to mix with Coke and good enough to drink neat.

[@locdasmoke]

I'm with you, I can have a glass for a while and just nose it and sip it very slowly.

[@jamiebeavor1246]

Try the 1920

[@adriancano3991]

Just got into Bourbon 🥃 and let’s just say Scotch is it’s Big Brother.

[@manuelramireztejeda8202]

Hey guys! First of all, love the show! Second, añejo means aged, not year; the word for year is año. Third, hadn´t asked this question because I didn´t know if you´ve had mezcal; how different or similar is the smokey flavor from the one you get in scotch? Thank you and keep up the great work!

[@WhiskeyVault]

Yeah, that was a mental flub I realized as soon as the camera quite :-) Mezcal is awesome. And as long as you get the less sweet variations, it's a pretty similar direction to peaty scotch. Comparatively speaking.

[@manuelramireztejeda8202]

Whiskey Vault great! Time to move on from highland park, then!

[@tgijfriday]

Great, great episode guys! I’m still vying for a comment read. Ps, see the Tribe for my wife’s first reaction to Laphroaig! I am CONVINCED I’ll get her into peaty scotch at some point!

[@jonathandill3768]

So... I always thought Daniel was my favorite but if he doesn't know what a KDR is I'm not sure he's even my "people"

[@ericschwab409]

Jonathan Dill That Kill/Death Ratio thing..............does it count if you hunt squirrels with blow darts? For food? In a loin cloth? Just curious......

[@mrpeanutbutter6817]

Just a small correction, "añejo" translates to "aged"! Great vid as always.

[@UziRyder1]

Saw this for the first time just now. The story about the pillows and the baby made me recall my own babyhood. My dad did something almost exactly the same with me, except that he put a baby bottle nipple on the whiskey bottle for me.

[@grittyshaker]

Wow! Daniel has a another shirt

[@davidmichael4804]

I love the bottled and Bonded! I have been drinking alot of old Bardstown Bottled, and Bonded Willet pot stilled! $16?? Per 750 @ Costco! But I prefer Weller, or most of Buffalo Trace Distillarys! I live 20 mins from them! I Still have a couple of cases of the Heaven Hill green label Bottle and Bonded! That is now 9 yr old Old Fitzgerald! That I have TRYED, and it is not Bad! Twin Oak or Presidential version of Jefferson Reserve is very good but very expensive! I just can't for me get anything I like better then EH Taylor Small Batch , or Singal barrel, or 7, yr green label , and Aqutiue red label, and not to forget the 12 yr Weller! I have something I would send you, if you want to drop me a link to your pickup I will get it to you! Thanks for the laughs!! Merry Christmas to you, and your family's!

[@fluffywhiteducky]

Rex whats you K/D?? Haha I loved that story. Any other fellow whiskey gamers?

[@jedidave100]

3 types of Taquila Blanco = white Like Daniel said Mexican mooshine Reposado = rested Anejo = aged like Scotch or bourbon

[@bryanschulz459]

I have a great question. If you peat the peat then use that peat to peat the barley would you have a more peated whisky?

[@dylanvickers7953]

Wow, this shirt really suits Daniel....I don't know why he wears so much black, he looks good in white.

[@ericschwab409]

Wow, bonded whiskey has a distillation season......I did not know that. Did you know that?

[@user-ft2vf9lk7v]

Love this bourbon. Just purchased this product today.

[@longboardingpiper6854]

One of my favorites!! 😀

[@Jensen_MacD]

Do you guys tend to do anything cool with the empty bottles? Specific bottles or just return them all? I normally return them but as near finishing a few of my whiskeys, I was trying to think of something cool I could do to display them?

[@GeorgeArvanitidisart]

I know that this may sounds weird but I always find D funnier than R!!! lol!!! But this time R you nailed it!!! #parentinglessons LOL

[@olethanatos8173]

Yea, Oh officer, you see I took my advice from Rex on late night babysitting duty. He said it worked for three kids. So since he did it for three kids I thought what the heck it must be good for triplets. right? Oh, um yea okay I am sure this can be worked out downtown. (cell phone call) Honey, yea I gotta go with the police officer, please bail me out when you get home. Cheers.

[@chrisdeterman3247]

Instead of restrictive why not consider bottled and bond more like an ISO 9000 standard to which to live up to you can choose or not choose to do it. It just says something about how you produced the whiskey.

[@MrCoffeekelly]

I love 1910 and 1920 but I'd take the regular 100 proof or even the 86 proof over the 1897.

[@rayniercharafardin4805]

How would you compare the Old Forester 1897 to EH Taylor small batch? Considering both are bonded whiskey.

[@fluffywhiteducky]

Hey guys, I wonder if you could answer this on camera. I mostly considered myself a bourbon guy, but after watching the show for a while I figured id try to get into some scotches. So I went balls to the wall, and went and bought Laphroaig 10 right away. I have to say I like the taste of it, but Im struggling to get over the Iodine smell. The nose o it reminds me of when I dissected a pig in Biology Lab. Any suggestions? Thanks!

[@jamesbricher300]

And daniel got to use his music info for whisky for once

[@QueenHibiscus]

Blanco/silver =un-aged, reposado = 2-12 months, anejo = 1-3 years, extra anejo = 3+ years

[@chuckyqqqqq]

Today, of course, is Dingus Day, a day filled with oompah bands, polkas, beer wagons, perogies, and pussy willow branches . With that in mind, I propose that we dub Rex's flatulent fish as 'Dyngus.' Dyngus the Dolphin!

[@leeknowlton7303]

Old Forester does have a lower shelf presence. That, plus the high price is why it's always in stock.

[@undefeatedwins110]

Guys are doing more greatness than you know

[@joshevans5127]

how does this compare to the standard BiB Signature by Old Forester?

[@danpaz9997]

Do you think we could get a blind taste of old foresters bottled in bond to the McKenna 10 bottled in bond from episode 7?

[@tonefish3825]

Old Pulteney 12 is my poor mans Springbank. Am I way off?

[@jamesdellinger6704]

one of my favorites

[@jamesdellinger6704]

it opens up amazingly after a little oxidation.

[@mastermattk]

Hahaha. Gotta keep that Kill/Death ratio high!

[@undefeatedwins110]

Best prayer

[@Mike193Inf]

It's all about the base- 1910.

[@onemanhisclubs1380]

Lads need assistance, have a mate travelling to Chicago and going to get him to bring back a bourbon I cannot get here in Ireland..... Thinking Angels Envy as ye seem to like it a lot.... Any thoughts on anything else.... Please help!!

[@ericschwab409]

Kavalan....it’s distilled in Chicago. Angles Envy is good too. A.D. Law Distilling whiskies from Denver are good, but pricey for the amount you get. There are almost too many good ones to suggest. Good luck,

[@cmdrmeldoc59]

What is your K/D REALLY, Rex??? 🤔😏 and what game? (Which Console?)

[@420sthedaytopray]

Missed you guys yesterday :(

[@420sthedaytopray]

worst April fools joke ever

[@TheNiteinjail]

Baby Biscuit ceremony? Lol 😂

[@collinaitcheson728]

Gosh really good episode guys! Keep it up

[@whiskeygolfer3028]

The parenting advice expressed by Rex and Daniel are their’s alone and don’t express the views of the whiskey Vault. Please parent at your own risk.

[@rippinrye506]

Hello Daniel and Rex! I really enjoy your content, your my favorite youtubers. I have a question for you, I tend to stick around the same four whiskeys. The only reason I don't branch out is because I don't want to spend a lot of money on a bottle and then end up not liking the whiskey. Do you think it would be a good idea for company's to release sample "nips" of their whiskeys that way people can sample it and then buy the more expensive bottle? I know you can go to a bar and spend 10$ on a glass of whiskey to try. But I'm just saying, I would gladly pay 10$ at a liquor store on a sample nip, and then purchase the bottle if I liked it. Would you?

[@WhiskeyVault]

I think it's a great idea! We should make this more common somehow

[@gregoakleaf]

Good lord how far back in time have I gone... Daniel good call on switching to black t shirts... you look like you should be handing out spiritual pamphlets at a California airport...

[@thebototh]

Whistlepig trifecta

[@roytyndall6446]

AMPed on Wildspark!