Picked up a bottle of Old Forester 1924 tonight. I've never been a huge OF guy but I hear great things about this release.
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i really loved the 2024 release but the 2025 release disappointed me a bit. If I find a 2026 I’ll snag it to compare
Reviews I'm seeing of this release seem to make me believe this is the best of the 3. I passed on the first 2 when they were out but it was enough to get me to give this one a try.
Having a little Makers tonight. The heart release.
I’ll keep my eye open. I believe I’ve see it but have the regular and single barrel.
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that sounds outrageously fun.
OHLQ shows some stores still have it in stock on their web inventory if you wanted to give it a try.
Their normal Ripple Rye releases are 7.5 years but this special one the did for Ohio is 9.
Frankly, once you finish it, their bottles are nice enough you could peel the label off and use it as a decanter for something else with the glass cork topper they use. I know Amburana is polarizing but the cinnamon characteristics blend well with the maple. It doesn't overpower but definitely gives a french toast vibe to me.
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Amburana is polarizing. Some like it, many don’t. I’m one of the latter.
The bottle actually has a blue label but this is it.
Amburana wood from brazil can give a very heavy cinnamon toast crunch character to whiskey if not used lightly or balanced out by something else. Some whiskey snobs downright hate it. I just accept it for what it is and can be creative and different if used properly.
It's really comparing apples and oranges to me. when it comes to whiskey. I don't expect it to taste like a fine standard bourbon profile.
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I don't believe I have either. Every bottle I've ever found finished with it costs more than I want to experiment on based on what I've heard.
It is what it is. I think its fine for what it is and like I mentioned, I think the maple prevents it from being overpowering. Its not an everyday drinker for me. Its just a preference thing depending on what I'm in the mood for.
Some days I want coke, some days I want Pepsi. Some days I'm in the mood for Wild Turkey and some days I want something lighter.
Most of my way too large whiskey shelf is built around trying new things and having different options. I have not tried anything else from Dark Arts but I know a lot of their stuff tends to be sort of experimental blends like that. I think their standard rye bottles on the shelves in Ohio are Amburana finished as well.
This one treated me well.
Very, very well.
Perfectly balanced on the nose and taste, with a slight lingering burn. For an old bourbon, this is a real achievement.
Very, very well.
Perfectly balanced on the nose and taste, with a slight lingering burn. For an old bourbon, this is a real achievement.
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very, very much, liked the 18 year. Had it at the distillery and bought a bottle, and finished it already.
I have the 21 year now as well, but I think I like the 18 year better
Not much left in this bottle. It’s been quite good.
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Is it a super smooth fruity finish?
Since it’s almost St Patrick’s day.
It is smooth with a fair amount of sherry at the end. But at 108 it’s not thin at all. Really easy to drink.
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I love it when a bourbon kicks you in the forehead up front and then finishes super smooth. It's weird.