Old Forester Statesman Bourbon - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Old Forester Statesman Bourbon - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Old Forester Statesman Bourbon - Bourbon Brothers Australia
Old Forester Statesman Bourbon - Bourbon Brothers Australia

Old Forester Statesman Kentucky Straight Bourbon

$179.95
Overview

Old Forester Statesman is a 95 proof Kentucky straight bourbon from one of the oldest names in the game. It was made for the film Kingsman: The Golden Circle, and the whisky held up well enough to stick around after the movie. The barrels are hand-picked from the warmest spots in Old Forester’s warehouses, where the heat pushes the whisky deeper into the oak. That gives you a richer, spicier bourbon than the standard Old Forester. A bloody good pour for the money.

Product Details
Attribute Detail
Brand Old Forester
Producer Old Forester Distilling Co. (Brown-Forman)
Country / Region USA – Louisville, Kentucky
Style Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Mash Bill 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley
Age Statement NAS
ABV 47.5% (95 proof)
Cask Type New charred American oak
Bottle Size 700ml
Release Type Core range

 

Tasting Notes
  • Nose: Chocolate cake, clove, oak spice and a bit of vanilla.
  • Palate: Rich and buttery up front, then pepper, cinnamon and a sharp hit of citrus.
  • Finish: Big spice that fades into orange, cream and caramel.

What sets this bottle apart
  • Barrels hand-picked from the warmest spots in the warehouse
  • 95 proof, so there’s real flavour and a bit of grunt behind it
  • Rich and spicy, with chocolate, caramel and orange
  • Made for Kingsman: The Golden Circle, and kept on because it’s that good
  • From Old Forester, one of the oldest bourbon brands going

Distillery Information

Old Forester was founded in 1870 and is the flagship bourbon of Brown-Forman, made at the Old Forester Distillery on Whiskey Row in Louisville, Kentucky. Statesman was launched as a tie-in with Kingsman: The Golden Circle, with barrels picked from the hottest parts of the warehouse for a bolder, spicier profile.

Awards & Recognition

  • 92.5 points - Jim Murray Whiskey Bible,
  • 90 points - International Whiskey Competition

Who this bottle is for
  • Old Forester fans wanting to step up from the standard bottle
  • Bourbon drinkers who like a bit of spice and a decent proof
  • Anyone after a solid upgrade without spending big
  • Kingsman fans who want the bottle from the film
How to enjoy

  • Neat, to get the full spice and richness
  • A splash of water or a cube of ice to bring out the sweeter side
  • Makes a cracking Old Fashioned or Manhattan

Why we curate it

Statesman is what happens when you pick barrels from the hot spots and bottle them with some proof. It’s richer and spicier than your usual shelf bottle, comes from a proper heritage distillery, and still won’t break the bank. If you know what you like, this won’t disappoint.