Old Forester 150th Anniversary Batch Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky Complete 3 Bottle Set 750ml

The Old Forester 150th Anniversary Batch Proof set is one of the most historically significant American whiskey releases of 2020, marking 150 years since George Garvin Brown founded Old Forester in 1870, making it the first bourbon to be sold exclusively in sealed glass bottles. To celebrate the sesquicentennial, Brown-Forman released three distinct batch proof expressions, each drawn from a different selection of barrels at different proof points, all unfiltered and bottled at their natural barrel proof. This complete three-bottle set includes all three batches: Batch 01/03 at 125.4 proof (62.85% ABV), Batch 02/03 at 126.4 proof (63.2% ABV), and Batch 03/03 at 126.9 proof (63.45% ABV). Each bottle comes in its own commemorative cylindrical presentation tube signed by the Brown family, and together the three represent a comprehensive statement about what Old Forester's bourbon program is capable of producing at its finest. As a complete matched set tied to a once-in-a-generation anniversary milestone, this is one of the most compelling collector acquisitions in modern American whiskey history.

ABV / Proof

Tasting Notes

Color: Deep rich amber across all three batches, reflecting full maturation at Old Forester's Louisville distillery

Batch 01/03 — 125.4 Proof: Rich caramel, dark cherry, toasted oak, and warm baking spice with a structured sweetness and a long drying finish.

Batch 02/03 — 126.4 Proof: Dark toffee, vanilla cream, dried fruit, cinnamon, and roasted oak, with a fuller body and slightly more barrel char character than the first batch.

Batch 03/03 — 126.9 Proof: The boldest of the three, with dark chocolate, espresso, dried dark fruits, and a powerful building spice that reflects the highest barrel proof of the set. Long, warming finish.

FAQ

Why is the Old Forester 150th Anniversary so significant?
Old Forester was founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown as the first bourbon ever sold exclusively in sealed glass bottles, a practice that revolutionized the American spirits industry by guaranteeing quality and purity at a time when adulteration was commonplace. The 150th Anniversary release marks a sesquicentennial milestone for one of American whiskey's most important founding brands, making this a genuinely historic set.

Why are the three batches at different proof points?
Each of the three batches was drawn from a different selection of barrels bottled at their natural batch proof without dilution or filtration. The result is three distinct expressions from the same anniversary release, each with its own character, proof, and barrel influence. Comparing the three side by side is one of the most educational bourbon experiences this release offers.

Are the individual bottle numbers important?
Yes. Each bottle carries its own individual bottle number confirming it as a specific numbered release from the 150th Anniversary production run, adding to the collectibility and provenance of the set.

Is this set still available at retail?
No. The 150th Anniversary was a 2020 limited release tied to a once-in-150-years milestone. It is no longer in production and a complete matched three-bottle set is increasingly rare to find intact. This is a genuine collector opportunity.

Where can I buy the Old Forester 150th Anniversary 3 Bottle Set online?
Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.