Old Forester Signature 100 Proof is the bolder, higher proof expression of America's first bottled bourbon, and a longtime favorite of bartenders and bourbon lovers alike. Old Forester holds a unique place in history: introduced in 1870 by founder George Garvin Brown, it was the first bourbon sold exclusively in sealed glass bottles, a guarantee of quality and consistency, and it remains the longest running bourbon brand on the market, produced continuously by the same family for over 150 years. The Signature name honors Brown himself, whose signature still appears on every bottle alongside his famous pledge that there is nothing better in the market. Built on the brand's classic mash bill of 72 percent corn, 18 percent rye, and 10 percent malted barley, the same recipe used across the Old Forester range and shared with sister brand Woodford Reserve, this bottling is notably richer in rye than many bourbons, giving it real backbone and spice. Bottled at a robust 100 proof, it is bold, flavorful, and endlessly versatile, equally suited to sipping and to standing up in a cocktail. Expect a deep copper pour with an inviting nose of sweet coffee, dark chocolate, butterscotch, cherry, red licorice, and baking spices, a creamy, rich palate of caramel, brown sugar, maple syrup, cherry, and vanilla balanced by rye driven spice and an herbal lift, and a warm, sweet, satisfying finish. A multiple award winner, including Double Gold at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, and an outstanding value, it is a dependable all rounder that shines in an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, or whiskey sour, or simply over a large cube. A genuine piece of bourbon history for every shelf.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Old Forester Distilling Company, Louisville, Kentucky |
| Producer |
Brown-Forman |
| Category |
Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky |
| Expression |
Old Forester Signature, 100 Proof |
| Mashbill |
72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley |
| Age |
No Age Statement (approximately 4 years) |
| Maturation |
New Charred American Oak |
| ABV |
50% |
| Proof |
100 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep copper.
Nose: Sweet coffee, dark chocolate, butterscotch, cherry, red licorice, and baking spices.
Palate: Creamy and rich, with caramel, brown sugar, maple syrup, cherry, and vanilla over rye driven spice.
Finish: Warm, sweet, and satisfying, with oak and lingering spice.
FAQ
What is Old Forester Signature? It is the 100 proof expression of Old Forester Kentucky straight bourbon. The Signature name honors founder George Garvin Brown, whose signature appears on every bottle.
How is it different from standard Old Forester? Standard Old Forester is bottled at 86 proof, while Signature is the higher strength 100 proof version, giving it more body, spice, and richness.
What is the mashbill? It uses the classic Old Forester recipe of 72 percent corn, 18 percent rye, and 10 percent malted barley, the same mash bill shared with Woodford Reserve and richer in rye than many bourbons.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 100 proof, or 50 percent ABV.
How should I drink it? A bartender favorite, it is excellent in cocktails like an Old Fashioned, Manhattan, or whiskey sour, and equally good neat or over a large cube.
Where can I buy Old Forester Signature 100 Proof online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
