Whiskey Review: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky with Old Forester Classic Comparison

Today we taste and review Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and compare it to Old Forester Classic.

[@gatormark]

I'm new to the Bourbon game and have just tried Old Forester 1910. OMG! I thought I was drinking candy at first. It's incredible.

[@johncannon3593]

Of nearly 40 whiskeys on my bar, 1910 is the one I hit the most. FWIW, 1920 is my second-most.

[@scottcroft9975]

OF1910 is probably my favorite dessert whiskey.

[@ravenshadevox]

I'm so glad these guy are having great success, cheers!

[@Robert.Sheard]

I've always been a Maker's fan, but recently, Old Forester has been catching my attention. I like the 1910 the best of the Whiskey Row series.

[@paladonis]

Old Forester became a favorite of mine after seeing it for $12 at Target on sale. They were trying to get rid of it. So I picked up 2 bottles and was glad I did. Fast forward a year and a half forward to now, and I noticed some of the pricing went up for Old Forester here and it's harder to find because it has become rather popular in my area. Of course, at $35 for a 1.75 ltr a lot of people see it as that "Cheap" bourbon too.

[@alfamaize]

Just got a bottle of this for Christmas '19. And it was great to try it with your review- found all of the candy cherry and brown sugar, and the wood ending. But one additional note- when I went back to the glass, I got a LOT of the burnt wood from the alcohol evaporating off the side. Smells like wood working with dull blades. also- it's fun to use different glasses. One Glencaren, one Norlan. The difference just changes the volume of some of the flavors. Well, except for the wood coming from the evaporated whiskey.

[@mjmaugustine9514]

I really got addicted to watching your videos guys! Even as a more advanced whisky drinker, I am still learning tons of new things! I have a question however: Do you ever get bored by a type of whisky? - I recently did a bourbon tasting with friends. We sampled ten different ones, some were great, others not so much. Yet, after the last one, we really were happy to enjoy a sip of peated single malt for a change, because all the similar notes in the bourbons got really tiring...

[@badasspuppy]

Ouch Talisker... My first sip of that felt like licking an ashtray. But now that the bottle was allowed to breathe a bit, I get a little hint of caramel there and a lot of smoked bacon. Love it

[@thewhiskycouch7886]

... harkens back to ... very interesting the history of double barrel maturation and heavy charring 😊! Great video! Cheers 😊🥃!!

[@butters111]

Glenfiddich 15 was my first and I deeply enjoyed it. Good luck!

[@bum2chair]

tried this for first time tonight. I really enjoyed it. I got a smell of apple cider with it, very pleasant

[@canadianwhiskysmith6453]

Things have been busy, so I haven't been doing my daily watching for the last few weeks. Finally getting caught up, but just listening while I work instead of watching. Tuned in for some actual video and noticed the lovely bottles sitting on the window sill by the driftwood ;-) Had to go back and see how long they've actually been there. I know they aren't whisky, but I hope someone gets a chance to enjoy them a bit.

[@leblaze5]

I really enjoy oak-y tannic notes in bourbon. Wanting to pick that up soon. But to be honest I've been buying way too much bourbon lately. Picked up eagle rare 10 and weller 12 recently not so much cause I wanted them but because they're hard to find and I found them. (No complaints, I've been enjoying the crap out of them and making good memories around those bottles)

[@Stasisofseasons]

Hey guys just got into watching your channel, because of another channel, either way don't have a question just a fellow whisk/e/y enjoyer, cheers!

[@kevinw3964]

When I 1st opened this bottle I found it to be very tannic. It left my tongue feeling dry with a burnt/char taste that I didn't care for, but over time, it seems to have opened up and mellowed out. It actually makes a nice Manhattan as the dry finish cuts the sweetness of the vermouth.

[@garystreet4260]

1910 is one of my favorite bourbons! Flippin dang cheers all y’all bastards!

[@johnnysouza8925]

You guys should try, johnnie walker king george v. That would be a awesome review. You guys are the best 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@jayhorton4462]

I love old Forrester overlooked it for years probably because of the name but it is a very solid bourbon bottled in bond and signature are my top two

[@williamcornelison4721]

Going to the Horse Races in Hot Springs Ark. next month.... My Cousin is bringing Woodford Double Barreled. Plan to enjoy both of them.... Cousin was surprised when I told him that Old Forester 1910 was also Double Oak Barreled....

[@joshheadley4941]

Jump into the magic that is Islay, I regret not trying it sooner than I did, I love it! Hail Ardbeg!

[@scottt2383]

Correction, everyone should stick with the 1920... I will pick up the slack on this one. Lol, already hard enough to find here! Good work guys as usual. I get some big unsweetened chocolate for sure.

[@clos2132]

Ended up getting the Glenfarclas 12 AND the Talisker 10, thanks for the recommendation! Going to be popping them open this weekend!

[@BrianPellerin]

Carlos Sanchez I’ve had the Glenfarclas 12. Being a Canadian, there are some Canadian whisky at least 70% the same as this. I’d like to get the Talisker 10 also!

[@stanislavmigra]

Both are very good. I realy like Talisker. Hope you will not be disapointed.

[@dmshampton]

Talisker 10 is a fantastic whiskey. Lovely for just chilling and relaxing!

[@Bart-uh2zr]

You should try Talisker Storm too. Really like this one.

[@tristenbenson9641]

I know im asking randomly but does any of you know of a method to get back into an instagram account?? I was dumb forgot the login password. I love any help you can give me!

[@user-ft2vf9lk7v]

One of my favorite go to Bourbons.

[@DavidBrown-it9ig]

My favorite! 1910!

[@IndyGuy65]

I love Old Forester but I still need to get the 1910. 1920 is my favorite bottle.

[@jskypercussion]

Can you honestly explain to me why you like the 1920. I went through a whole bottle and was not impressed. I am comparing it to four Rose's small batch and single barrel and woodford Reserve double Oaked. I want to hear your opinion. I get the ginger snap finish. But everything else does not floor me. Am I missing something? Should I try the 1910? Please help. I am willing to listen.

[@IndyGuy65]

@@jskypercussion I believe it comes down to palate. When I drink OF 1920 I taste chocolate, cherry and brown sugar. I too have tried 4 Roses small batch and thought meh! Its not bad I just did not get the flavors others who love 4 roses get. I say drink what you like and enjoy. Cheers

[@jskypercussion]

@@IndyGuy65 Thanks for the response. Do you think it is possible I got a bad or off bottle?

[@IndyGuy65]

It is possible that you got a bad bottle. That happened to me with a store pick bottle of Buffalo Trace. It was just flat and blah. I do like the 1910 but as I said 1920 is my favorite. Maybe try a drink at a bar or restaurant before getting another bottle. Cheers.

[@jskypercussion]

@@IndyGuy65 I will do that. Thanks. Because it does seem flat to me. I know everyone's pallet is different, but usually there are certain distinct things that the majority of the whiskey community can pick up on with notes and flavors. And that is why I was shocked I was not getting the standard notes that most people get from the 1920.

[@billcrisp1804]

I've read that Old Forester is releasing a 100 proof Rye on Feb 1, 2019. Any plans for a review soon?

[@Shadx27]

Have you guys ever reviewed Old Forester 86 and 100? Budget Bourbons, yes, but any opinion?

[@ryanthewineguy3172]

Love Old Forester!

[@jonstothfang3800]

I've told this story before, but Talisker was my first Scotch, foisted upon me without warning by a friend who picked up the first round at a bar with a wide selection of whiskies (Trestle Inn in Philadelphia). It made my eyes spin around like a slot machine, but I couldn't stop thinking about it for days, and eventually it became a favorite. It might be jarring, but if someone is looking to transition into Scotch and you want to show them just what kind of variety the field is capable of, it's a fine pick

[@BrandonColonel]

What would you recommend for someone to try if they want to taste the oak flavor and know that's what it is? For instance, when I wanted to know what peat tasted like, I tried Laphroaig. Now I can identify it in any whisky I buy. Is there any whisky like that for oak?

[@jonstothfang3800]

Also, my dad wasn't much of a drinker at all, but old relatives kept giving him bottles anyway. He graciously accepted them and left them in the liquor cabinet in case anyone else came over and wanted some. This included multiple bottles of Old Forester, which later became mine once I started drinking. So now I have a supply of dusty classic Old Forester bottles whenever I go back home for the holidays. Are any of these of interest to collectors?

[@jamescaldwell9608]

Jon Stothfang absolutely, what bottles(and the bottling year if you know) are in your Collection?

[@thespiritmonkey9956]

The Spirit Monk[e]y is present.

[@flightofthebirds]

My first introduction to Smokey whisky was Laphroaig Quarter Cask

[@GeordieSmithy]

My dad passed this year in May, I was a Bourbon drinker. We toasted him at his wake with Johnnie Walker Red, which was his preferred drink before his ill health stopped him drinking whisky. I went from JW Red straight to Lagavulin 16 and Laphroaig Quarter Cask. Love them. I’ve expanded my collection now but the majority are Wine Finished whisky. My favourite of those I have tried is Glenfarclas 105. I do like all of those I’ve tried except some of the budget, bells and Famous Grouse are quite so good.

[@larrywagner1432]

So I’ve seen you both do it recently, but what is the rationale behind placing the whiskey on your hands and smelling it that way? Something with the mix of your own scent and the whiskey? Thanks!

[@williamcornelison4721]

Well, I won at the Horse Races in Hot Springs Ark. this last weekend. (not that I knew how to bet) I bet about forty dollars, but picked three horses to win for $10.00 each and beginners luck struck.... I WON.... I also won with my cousin's Woodford Double Oak (my first tasting) and my cousin really liked my Old Forester 1910. I didn't locate the Old forester Rye while I as there. Ran out of time to look.

[@joaquinrendon4401]

Hey there MB’s what is y’all take on glenglassaugh revival

[@lionslicer383]

Went back to look at reviews of 1910 it's the one of the whiskey row that I haven't got yet. And if I did what you guys did at the beginning of this video with putting whiskey in your hands and smelling it in a bar they would call the cops.

[@plica0364]

Little late to the party, but does anyone know if this whiskey has caramel coloring added? Or is it a straight bourbon? Thanks!

[@adambrown8109]

Rex does appear to have bathed AND combed his hair today. Bravo.

[@Redneckwild]

In my opinion, the Statesman is the best in that group. Love them all though.

[@dougwentzel2358]

You can tell when Rex has bathed. His hair is relaxed and combed.

[@XscarpettaX]

try cragganmore. it's light, salty, and a tad peaty with rich cereal

[@roshan081990]

Hey guys... Could you review Oban Little Bay please?

[@cumulativeconnection1322]

This stuff is amazing

[@CJWheat7]

Question for you scotch folks. Is there a way to have a smoky whisky without the iodine and bandaid flavor that I get from peat. I remember trying Lagavulin 16 for the first time and loved the initial ashy smoky flavor, but then the iodine and rubber kicked in and I couldn't scrub it out of my mouth fast enough. I wanted to shave my tongue, but I knew that it would require more iodine and bandaids from the first aid that would follow. I would love to find out if there were a truly smoky bourbon or other whisky without the punishment of the iodine. Thoughts?

[@taylor315]

Personally I don’t know how much smokier it gets than the 1910 and Woodford reserve Double Oaked, but Talisker 10 is another scotch that is similar to the Lagavulin but that peat flavor is just turned down a notch

[@NG-Lespaul]

Love this bourbon!! Love the sweetness and choc. cherries. Also I taste some smoke but a very “easy smoke”. Also I taste an oatmeal finish. Very good imho

[@riverwalker2173]

Sounds like a very similar palate to WR double oak. Both under the Brown-Forman umbrella 🌂

[@adiliosamuels253]

Anyone know the version of OF they sip at the end to compare to the 1910??

[@bobbybow25]

I believe I saw a bit of orange on the label, which would be the Old Forester Signature (100 proof), I believe.

[@oscarmadison431]

Awww... Rex tried to comb his hair!

[@blond-diver9998]

Questions. do you guys have Trader Joe's in Texas? if so can you get - if not has someone sent in Infuse Broken Barrel Bourbon from their. it's the only place i can find it and want to donate it if you guys don't already have it.

[@kghostone]

Look at Rex growing up to be a Somm

[@laurahedgpeth2274]

I'd love to try this whiskey, how hard would it be to find nowadays?

[@clintwestwood1895]

It should not be too hard, but the 1920 is a little hard to find. I saw this 1910 last night at my local Booze monger for 59.99

[@rsmct8360]

I bought one tonight for $55

[@codybennett3459]

So I'm 21 and don't drink whiskey, but I find myself constantly watching the channel because I want to love whiskey. I've tried a small variety of bourbon s, but never really enjoy any of them from monkey shoulder to eagle's rare. I tend to like sweeter whiskey's, but the channel rarely addresses any of those types of whiskeys. Is there any suggestions you have for something to try? Please help!

[@butters111]

Try Glenfiddich 15 Lovely sweet, solera cask whisky. You'll love it!

[@markstevens4599]

Don't waste your time chasing fads and trying to be cool. If you don't like whiskey than don't drink it. There are plenty of other vices to spend your money on. With that out of the way, look for whiskey finished in port barrels, pedro ximenez barrels, or rum barrels. Glenmorangie Quinta Ruban is a scotch finished in port barrels; very dessert like. Teeling Small Batch is finished in rum barrels; a very good and not too expensive Irish blended whiskey. A number of scotches are released in pedro ximenez (or simply 'PX') casks, though they are usually more expensive. Angel's Envy bourbon is finished in port barrels; again rather expensive though. And don't forget that whiskey is but a fraction of the liquor world. Many good sweet rums, brandy, and liqueurs out there. Even a few sweet tequilas.

[@butters111]

@@markstevens4599 are you me? Haha what's a response I completely agree.

[@donaldrance]

You can try Irish. You might like Bushmills Black Bush or Jameson Caskmates. They are a good starting point.

[@taylor315]

Craggenmore 12 Scotch is a nice floral sweetness and dries fruitiness

[@WakeUpWolfgang]

Why so early? I like it

[@haroldfitzpatrick5900]

Respectfully Daniel, me thinks the cigars may have something to do with that cottony feeling.

[@joebloggins]

I always seem to comment around 21-23 comments in when im on morning shift.

[@jwalkblue7]

Joe Bloggins I’ll join you on that 😂😂😂

[@dmshampton]

I wish there was a better community here in the comments😢 seems like it used to be back in the day.

[@ElNietoPR]

Guys, get that Glyph Molecular Whiskey!

[@joshshoup7051]

How do you refrain from having a mental breakdown on what to pick?

[@thewabbit10882]

Now we know the true Whiskey Daniel origin story.

[@michaelp6421]

I think an opportunity to talk about their first taste of whiskey was missed. Unless it has been covered in earlier episodes that would have been a perfect "story time" moment.

[@goldblade84]

Is the Forest in Old Forester an Oak Forest?

[@goldblade84]

You should branch out, and not miss the forest for the trees.

[@charlesmartel9502]

Cherry, brown sugar, oak - sounds like a candidate for use in an Old Fashioned... or is it too "Oakey"?

[@mcbroomjacob]

Sitting and listening to this video, then I hear my name pop up...

[@christinavanness7697]

Just waiting for tomorrow like toodle doodle do...

[@charlespeliska7054]

Now I'm intrigued...

[@christinavanness7697]

@@charlespeliska7054 oh.. I don't think it will be anything major.. Just something I'll enjoy.. If it happens

[@WhiskeyVault]

It may be Monday :-).... Had some video crap go sideways and had to slot in some things we were't expecting.

[@christinavanness7697]

@@WhiskeyVault noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@christinavanness7697]

.. If I didn't know Chad was editing these, I'd give up hope about it ever happening. I think Rex would just keep pushing it off to dick with me....

[@armandcaron9847]

Curious, who is responsible for flipping all of the bottles in the vault to keep the cork wet?

[@J155P]

Pablo does it.

[@tdolan500]

Anyone think Rex is getting a little....sommy?

[@baronshenanigans5797]

Terry Dolan.....blasphemy! 😁

[@checkoutthatthing]

There's a bit of something rubbing off on him... Being on the board must make him feel some sort of obligation to actually pay attention to the somminess that surround him. #traitorscum

[@danielbrinlee9939]

I get a banana/nut flavor, banana bread type.

[@elarson3]

Count me as one that went from Michters Bourbon sweetness straight into Laphroaig 10. It is now rare that I am drinking anything other than Laphroaig.

[@lemayj1]

I propose a name for inviting others to bring whiskies to your tasting: counter-mooching.

[@ROPname]

So... am I to understand that we can use whisky instead of perfume?! like pouring a dram on the neck and/or chest area?! I bet Ardbeg would make my chest real manly xD and make "sherry-ed" ladies like... most wanted :P Tip: use a Bourbon with a High-Rye mashbill to really stand out from a crowd xD

[@StarScream0722]

..Highland Park 12...?

[@justanotherparatrooper7098]

holy crap Rex weren't you bald like 10 episodes ago? how did you get a full head of hair already? i bet that made Daniel jealous!

[@BrianPellerin]

#moochpours someday

[@edstafford4251]

Most likely not first 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@christinavanness7697]

Definitely not first

[@ericlofroos2405]

I think the 1910 tastes like maple syrup.

[@mattlamb]

Yes, a very oaky afterbirth

[@evanjohnrobasci7356]

....what was that?

[@moose7611]

Don't search Abby the Spoon Lady.

[@cameronbrewster9906]

New way to smell bourbon. lol

[@daviddelacruz4010]

6th

[@JefferyEPetrone]

Old fine review from some young ok bastards. (True first?)

[@meesternibbles]

Thirst!

[@tomski1231]

1st

[@jcfernandez9193]

First

[@dixiealtwine6866]

first

[@cumulativeconnection1322]

This stuff is amazing