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90Excellent

Old Forester 1924 (2024)

Bourbon Old Forester
  • Distiller

    Old Forester

  • Bottler

    Old Forester

  • ABV

    50%

  • Age

    10 Years

  • Price $200+

Released in January 2024, 1924 is the fifth installment in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series and bears a 10-year age statement, the highest yet of any whiskey in the series. It's also distilled from a mashbill that's atypical for Old Forester, with slightly more corn (up 79% from 72%) and less rye (down 11% from 18%)than usual.

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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 94
  • Paste
  • By Jim Vorel
  • All in all, the effect here is one that is pretty well balanced, but arguably missing an extra gear or level of assertiveness that the consumer may be expecting given the elevated price point.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • VinePair
  • By David Thomas Tao
  • Old Forester 1924 starts with a near-superlative nose, though the palate and finish don’t quite soar as high.
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  • Raided Score: 88
  • The Whiskey Wash
  • By Nino Kilgore-Marchetti
  • It is a fine-tasting bourbon, but I’m not overly excited about it.
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  • Raided Score: 95
  • The Bourbon Culture
  • By Mike & Mike
  • What an absolutely fantastic dram from start to finish.
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  • Raided Score: 88
  • The Daily Pour
  • By T8ke
  • 1924 brings a new, fun look to the Whiskey Row releases. It's unique, which stands out nicely as I generally have felt like the previous batches mostly just tinkered with oak and proof
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  • Raided Score: 88
  • Breaking Bourbon
  • By Eric Hasman
  • The Whiskey Row Series is back in the spotlight thanks to 1924, debuting a new mashbill and a 10 year age statement, but despite a satisfying sip, its price will be a point of contention.
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  • Raided Score: 94
  • Robb Report
  • By Jonah Flicker
  • This is a fantastic sipping bourbon that would also enhance any cocktail you can think of making with it.
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  • Raided Score: 85
  • Distiller
  • By Stephanie Moreno
  • The finish has a decent length to it, but it lacks complexity.
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  • Raided Score: 85
  • Malt Review
  • By Frank Dobbins
  • I’ve already polished off my sample bottle and I feel inclined to buy one myself (this sample was generously provided at no cost by the brand) because the flavors in this whiskey strike an impressive balance and scratch an itch for well-aged bourbon.
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House Review
  • Nose:

    Rich on the nose, heavier on the baking spice than previous Whiskey Row releases, especially the 1920. Baking spice, clove, cracked pepper, some tobacco and hefty maple. Surprising, given the lower rye content but the nose is the nose!

  • Taste:

    Sweet on the palate, creamy and light on oak. Creamed corn, butterscotch, toffee and some sweet caramels. Lighter on spice and oak here. The proof is sneaky; it doesn't taste hot and has a pleasant viscosity without any notable burn.

  • Finish:

    Medium to long finish. Cherry cordials pop here with a richer, darker finish compared to the palate. Sweet, savory, creamy and a fun pop of fruit.

  • Overall:

    1924 brings a new, fun look to the Whiskey Row releases. It's unique, which stands out nicely as I generally have felt like the previous batches mostly just tinkered with oak and proof. If you've been looking for something new or didn't find the original releases to be for you, this is a great release to dive into, as it's definitely the most complex so far.

  • Score:

    88

  • Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.

  • By T8ke
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources