Produced by blending barrels from the warmest parts of Old Forester's warehouses (presumably the top) this bottling from the company was produced to pay homage to the outrageous, yet entertaining, characters from the Kingsman franchise of films.
What really makes Statesman even more surprising is it's not a limited edition release or wallet-breaking either. It’s simply an easy-to-enjoy bourbon that beautifully showcases what Brown-Forman can produce.
Overall, the sweetness is well-tempered by cedar humidor, tea leaf, root beer spice, and berry fruit combining seamlessly on the palate. Well-balanced and easy sipping. Best neat.
Statesman is a very pleasant, relatively easy-drinking whiskey that provides a predominantly sweet profile that makes for a great entry point to the Old Forester lineup.
Old Forester Statesman is just fine. Honestly, in a world where 1920 exists for the same price, this is sort of disappointing. On it’s own, it’s totally fine bourbon, but it’s not blowing any socks off.
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House Review
Nose:
Sweet oak, some banana bread. Toasted peanuts, a bit of caramel. Not a ton going on here but its pleasant.
Taste:
Sweet on the palate, a faint melon fruitiness. Honey, caramel, some bananas foster, a bit of vanilla bean. Sweet and pleasant, without much oak or heat.
Finish:
Short to medium finish. Some heat, a bit of vanilla. Not a ton of character here.
Overall:
Old Forester Statesman is just fine. Honestly, in a world where 1920 exists for the same price, this is sort of disappointing. On it’s own, it’s totally fine bourbon, but it’s not blowing any socks off.
Score:
80
By t8ke
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