Old Forester 150th Anniversary Review! All 3 Batches!
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Күн бұрынFor the Old Forester 150th Anniversary Bourbon, 150 barrels were chosen by Master Distiller Chris Morris and set aside for this limited-release product.
The resulting aged liquid was personally and
individually tasted by Master Taster Jackie Zykan and separated by-hand into three distinct batches,
differing in proof and flavor profile.
The limited releases will be presented in an old school amber glass bottle reminiscent of the hand-blown glass and will come
in a commemorative canister. A limited number of
cases will be available nationally in October 2020 for a suggested retail price of $150. This is said to be about 6-7 years old, but aged in a heat cycled warehouse that makes it seem more like a 9-10 year old bourbon.
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@mikem4432 2 жыл бұрын
can you see what batch is in the box without opening it to look at the bottle.. some stores may not allow opening the box.
@mrcat3493 3 жыл бұрын
$150 for 6-8 year old bourbon is a non-starter for me. Please don’t buy secondary, that market needs to die.
@DMBVR4 3 жыл бұрын
Age isn't everything. If you've ever had Thomas H Handy (6yr) vs Bulleit 12yr rye, you know what i mean. I know one is uncut, but the perception of age isn't even remotely close. You'd think THH is 12+ and Bulleit 12 is a 4yr in comparison. I agree about secondary though. Its keeps a very large portion of enthusiasts from having any hope of trying things they would normally be able to enjoy.
@silverlochwhiskyreviews6157 3 жыл бұрын
Great review! Thanks for sharing Jason ... keeping my fingers crossed to find at least one of these on the shelf!
@BretSimmons 3 жыл бұрын
More great advice. Love the honest assessment of the secondary market "flippers and less than honest retailers" and I would add the backdoor practices that supply the flippers.
@mybourbonjourney 3 жыл бұрын
Wow do these ever sound interesting, love that they are all so different. If only I knew a guy I could try them from, lol. Man I absolutely love what Old Forester is doing, really offering some fantastic bourbons. Thanks for letting everyone know what each batch has to offer! Cheers buddy!
@KennethRathburn 3 жыл бұрын
Much as I love Old Forester (they trade blows with Wild Turkey for my favorite bourbon distiller), I have no desire to hunt these, even for their listed price. If I see batch 2 at MSRP I'll consider pulling the trigger partly for collecting as a fan and partly as a potential special occasion bottle, but honestly, for $150 I can buy 1920 and Ardbeg Uigeadail, which are already two of my favorite whiskeys. Plus I'm willing to bet 1920 is no slouch compared to these, especially considering how much cheaper it is.
@johnnyjustice9988 3 жыл бұрын
I sampled OF b1 last night, and it's among the best I've ever tasted (far superior, for example, to a StgJr. b15) To my palate, no comparison with 1920, either, but I understand and appreciate your take.
@KennethRathburn 3 жыл бұрын
@@johnnyjustice9988 Funny you mention that, because since I posted this comment I got to try a pour of Batch 2 at a bar in GA. It was amazing, tasted like fruity pancakes with a little spice.
@matthewmcnab322 3 жыл бұрын
most liqour stores are going to put these at 399.99 out here in California for sure. Would love to get batch 2, but odds are I will never see it at retail. Thanks for another great review. Again you are providing something we will not see from another review channel for probably another two months.
@keithentwistle7376 3 жыл бұрын
$430 is best price you can find now.
@christopherdavid446 3 жыл бұрын
So glad you did this video. Thanks, Jason. This helps me a ton in deciding if I get the opportunity to buy at least one of these.
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
Glad to help!
@BourbonLiberty 3 жыл бұрын
I agree with folks saying the price for a 6-8 year is high, but being a big OF fan I was glad to find all 3 at MSRP!
@Dustydanswhiskeyreviews 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely fantastic breakdown!!! What crazy differences from all three of these. I think I need A and B when I can find them. Cheers brother!!!
@jonathanwasilewski4070 3 жыл бұрын
Great review! I think it's time to start exploring more rye forward bourbons! Appreciate what you do!
@jasonw429 3 жыл бұрын
Scored a Batch 2 this morning. Looking forward to it. Like the profile sweet and the spice
@garyhovey9305 3 жыл бұрын
This was awesome! I just had an opportunity to buy all three for $160 each. Your review helped me choose batch 1 and I feel good about the purchase. Really appreciate this review 👍🏻
@plev10 3 жыл бұрын
Your tasting notes make each sound amazing! It's crazy how different each batch is. My man said he'd take care of me, so I hope he comes through with any of the three.
@dragngt 3 жыл бұрын
“Which one you should be chasing.” LOL 🤣 Like any of us will really get a choice of more than one. We’ll be happy to get whatever we can.
@RebeccaPaige 3 жыл бұрын
If one at all. It'd take me 4 months to save up for one of these and by that time they'll be long gone or have jacked up prices.
@anthonymotley5388 3 жыл бұрын
Great job on the layout of all three. I am with you and will be looking for batch #1!
@s21299f 3 жыл бұрын
Another review to make me search. Thank you, keep them coming!
@ssjnimma 3 жыл бұрын
Secondary market on these will be unreal...
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
For sure
@leeniemann7955 3 жыл бұрын
It's 6-7 yr old bourbon, not 20-25 yr scotch. I think OF priced it at 150 to keep it from being flipped. And to keep with the 150 yr theme. But Taters are going to Tate!
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
@@leeniemann7955 so true.
@bupegasus 3 жыл бұрын
@@leeniemann7955 a high MSRP has never discouraged secondary. OFC, DEVR, King of Kentucky, WP Boss Hogs are some examples of high MSRP bottles which still move on secondary, they just pump the pricing even higher.
@dnieser07 3 жыл бұрын
Great review! Love how different they are!
@ernestadamo4634 3 жыл бұрын
Great review. Very enjoyable and concise. I love Old Forester, and their 1920 and rye are two of the best quality to price whiskies on the market, but I can't get my head around the SRP here. Sure, it's limited and comes in a fancy canister, but so do most Scotch whiskies (canisters). If I found one for $150 I'd probably buy it simply because I'm a huge OF fan, but man, I'd hesitate for sure. Their single barrel and 1920 for less than half the price sound like they're not too far off of these in terms of quality. Cheers.
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
Yes and age..which is why I wouldnt spend more than MSRP. Much like Beam with Knob Creek...OF has so many great offerings that are available to spend too much on this. But it would be nice to have.
@ernestadamo4634 3 жыл бұрын
Sure would be nice!
@charleslewis3789 3 жыл бұрын
On point as usual. Keep grinding.
@bourbonapprentice 3 жыл бұрын
Great review as always. They all sound great. Would love to find B1 or B2
@johnnyjustice9988 3 жыл бұрын
I sampled b 1 last night, and I would pay 150 for it without hesitation!
@timgargis7565 3 жыл бұрын
Great review and assessment. Cheers!
@23minutesinbrussels 3 жыл бұрын
Always great info 👍
@Richie.Z 3 жыл бұрын
Great rundown, Jason! They all sound great, would love to find a couple of these at or around retail. Batch 1 and 2 sound amazing 😊 Cheers!
@asko2677 3 жыл бұрын
As always, great review Jason! I'm having trouble justifying a $150+ price tag on these. I can appreciate that they are special releases for their anniversary but it sure seems like someone attached a $150 price tag to coincide with 150 years anniversary, quality notwithstanding! Guess I'll have to stick with $60 ECBP, KCBP, and Larceny.
@jaybowling 3 жыл бұрын
Great review, Jason! Cheers 🥃
@joepastrana7287 3 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your review very much and I would love to try all 3 but if I can only have one I probably would go for the fruit 💣. Great Kobe brother
@joepastrana7287 3 жыл бұрын
Not Kobe meant Job
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
@@joepastrana7287 LOL! Thanks Joe!
@VaryingViewpoint 3 жыл бұрын
Great review!
@jeffappelbaum6404 3 жыл бұрын
Once again, another honest review. Think I may have to grab one of those single barrels.
@SippersSocialClub 3 жыл бұрын
Landed a batch 3. Debating opening it, or trading it. Sounds pretty solid
@maltymission 3 жыл бұрын
As I’m located in Europe, OF is quite hard to get hold off. The prohibition is high on my hunting list, but these seem like a whole different ballgame, a different league even. Probably will never get to try these, but you just made my lunchbreak Jason. Now, to find a napkin to wipe off that drool 🤤😁. Cheers
@OGbrick420 3 жыл бұрын
nice review
@inu1900 3 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel and I definitely have enjoyed it. I'm new to the whiskey scene, I grew up with a father who drank Seagrams 7 and Jack Daniels, so I never liked Whiskey until I found 1792. (Currently my favorite). I definitely be exploring more brands. Thanks!
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
cheers! You like those high rye bourbons. Try Four Roses, Wild turkey or Remus bourbon next.
@spencer-mav 3 жыл бұрын
I kept listening and then suddenly realized I didn't care what your notes were, i'd love to be able to pick up any of these...lol
@lukewo5067 3 жыл бұрын
I think they are trying to beat secondary to the punch 👊
@steveno7058 3 жыл бұрын
Great video Jason. Only think this makes me feel like I’m watching lives of the rich of famous. I know I’ll never be able to buy a bottle of this at MSRP. Oh well.
@MattRichetelli 3 жыл бұрын
Would've loved to see them come in the original bottle style!
@zhanborukhov7026 3 жыл бұрын
They all sound nice. I hope to see one in the wild.
@bethhiggins1907 3 жыл бұрын
I will be lucky to see one in my area. Good review though!
@BigJonkulous 3 жыл бұрын
As always, nice review. Did a small bottle come in that tube?
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
Yup .the one in the b roll
@vandejo1 3 жыл бұрын
Jason this was a great review. Just curios if you have any thoughts on how to tasted these in the Columbus area. Any suggestions on bars, clubs or resturants?
@bern8270 3 жыл бұрын
How would you compare the OF 150 vs OF Birthday 2020?
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
I liked batch 1 and 2 over birthday bourbon. Liked birthday bourbon over batch 3
@gunnerpoint1980 3 жыл бұрын
Ran into batch 1 n 3 on Friday at retail. Bought batch 3 but I think I made a mistake. Almost bought both but someone came up right behind me n wanted the other one I didn't choose. .... should have bought both I guess now
@TheElectronCloud 3 жыл бұрын
Even though I’ll never see this for a reasonable price I love that OF standard releases are so good. That’s the real story of OF. #TatersGonTate
@nickfoles3483 3 жыл бұрын
You had me at zeppolis
@kurtanderson5349 3 жыл бұрын
If it's available in Pennsy, at least it'll be available at retail. It's a lot of money for 6-8 year old bourbon, even as curated as these are. I'm weak so I'll bite. I've been digging for several years now the vanilla-bomb OF Statesman, which is supposed to be curated barrels as well, but at a far more reasonable price.
@andrewbolin890 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like batch 1 and 2 for me if I can find it... no black licorice for me!!
@jeeptommy9506 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jason. Is a GTS or handy a fair trade for one of these bottles?? What do you think is a fair 1:1 ?? Thanks
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah getting the gts over these your definitely winning.
@jeeptommy9506 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMashandDrum thanks for the reply! Keep up the good work kind sir
@ballsout76 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. #GoBlue
@martingaffey9200 3 жыл бұрын
Who makes the glasses you're using in this video?
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
Glencairn...they are called Copita
@bourbonsanta 3 жыл бұрын
I'll be hunting them!!
@nickflores520 3 жыл бұрын
What kind of glasses are those? I need em
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
called Copita glasses or stemmed tulips
@RebeccaPaige 3 жыл бұрын
Haven't watched all of this yet but my first thought about these (just like with all new releases I see anymore) is highly allocated and $100 minimum (make that $150). And of course, I was right. Won't be bothering with this one.
@mikeb4437 3 жыл бұрын
Will these be released nationally or just a few states?
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
Nationally
@frnkrdz1 3 жыл бұрын
Fruit Bomb for me! What would you suggest for $150 price if can’t get one of these?
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
Look for a Sam Houston 14. Michters 10 year single barrel, remus Repeal batch 3 or you can seek out an Old Forester barrel proof store pick.
@remander3873 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMashandDrum Picked up a bottle of the Sam Houston 14 on your rec. Totally agree on the value there.
@steelers6pak852 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMashandDrum good to know; I’ve got SH14 (Md) , Repeal III, and an OF store pick (which is incredible), so if I can’t get this at retail it’ll be a pass! Love the videos and recommendations!
@23minutesinbrussels 3 жыл бұрын
Good luck if I can find anyone of these north of the border
@RecklessFables 3 жыл бұрын
1920, at 115 proof, is a bit too fiery for me. I'm finding that my sweet-spot is 90-100 proof. I don't even have an interest in these.
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
Fair enough. The new 100 proof single barrels are great too!
@Crateria 3 жыл бұрын
$150 for 6-7 year old bourbon... and you're gonna call the value on that even? Ask yourself, if this was any other distillery, would you still be saying the same thing?
@TheMashandDrum 3 жыл бұрын
Well I think you have the factor in other thj gs than just age. Proof, non chill filtered, special bottle and canister...yeah that maybe all secondary but it does factor into price. I wouldn't pay any more for it. Tastes older than 6-7.
@Crateria 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheMashandDrum I stand corrected. Just tried Batch 1 and it's pretty amazing... to me it's a like a better Woodford Reserve Batch Proof 2020 with more fruit/raspberry/complexity (both nose and palate). It's really good... would def pay $150 for it as well. Should've never doubted ya Jason, my apologies!
@jamestaylor9258 3 жыл бұрын
I'm not going to watch the video, but I want to leave a post. I don't think anybody should watch these videos and I don't think anybody should review these bourbons. Nobody can find them.
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