Old Forester Barrel Strength Single Barrel Straight Bourbon - Slightly Toasted, New Oak Cask, 66%

Name: Old Forester Barrel Strength Single Barrel Straight Bourbon - Slightly Toasted, New Oak Cask, 66%
Brand: Old Forester
Rating: 87 (2 reviews)

4.5/5Expert Rating

Catalog product detail, market evidence, tasting notes, reviews, and collection actions.

TypeBourbon Whiskey

MRI

Average Score

Buy Now Write Review

Description

Old Forester Barrel Strength Single Barrel Straight Bourbon is a highly sought-after release from the historic Old Forester Distillery in Kentucky, known for being the first American whiskey brand sold in bottles. [2, 6, 9] This particular expression, 'Slightly Toasted,' is a single barrel offering, bottled at cask strength, providing a unique and robust flavor profile. [Image, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13] These single barrel selections are typically non-age stated, often rumored to be between 4 to 7 years old, and are not chill-filtered due to their high proof. [3, 5, 6, 7, 11] Each single barrel offers a distinct experience, showcasing the variations that can occur even within the same distillery. [6, 10]

Explore related whisky intelligence

Latest valuations Recently sold Whisky reviews Whisky rarity index Whisky for sale

Overall Rating

87/100

Great87 / 100

Based on 2 published Maltiply reviews.

Maltiply Tasting Profile

Nose: Warm caramel, red apples, toasted oak, brown sugar, chocolate covered cherries, vanilla, baking spices, and a hint of sweet grape. [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 13]
Palate: Bright oak, cinnamon, cherry candy, dark brown sugar, praline, allspice, with notes of chocolate, sweetened stone fruits, and a thick, viscous mouthfeel. [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13]
Finish: Long with anise, oak, warm baking spices, medicinal cherry, pipe tobacco, crème brulee, and a lingering Kentucky Hug. [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13]

Reviews

Write Review

cinnamon_pebble4 Oct

86 / 100

Caramel and cherry bring warmth. Oak and spice add depth.

Nose: Warm caramel, Red apples, Toasted oakPalate: Cinnamon, Cherry candy, Dark brown sugarFinish: Long with anise, Oak, Warm baking spices

Bbluehourkoi25 Aug

88 / 100

The appeal here is the contrast between ripe, sweet fruit and a firm oak-and-spice character. Red apples and chocolate covered cherries set up the palate’s brighter oak, cinnamon and dark brown sugar, while the long finish turns toward anise and baking spices. The listed 66% strength and barrel-strength name point to a powerful style, but it is the layered fruit and oak that make this one interesting to me. A rich, spice-led bourbon with a clear, lingering finish.

Nose: Warm caramel, Red apples, Toasted oak, Brown sugar, Chocolate covered cherries, Vanilla, Baking spices, A hint of sweet grapePalate: Bright oak, Cinnamon, Cherry candy, Dark brown sugar, Praline, Allspice, Chocolate, Sweetened stone fruits, Thick, viscous mouthfeelFinish: Long, Anise, Oak, Warm baking spices, Medicinal cherry, Pipe tobacco, Crème brûlée, Lingering Kentucky Hug

Change+0.0%

LatestSGD 235

HighSGD 235

LowSGD 235

Recently Sold

Listed value is based on sold auction prices and inclusive of auction fees (not including tax and shipping).

Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Apr 6, 2026SGD 234.61

Type: Bourbon Whiskey
Region: Kentucky, USA
Age: N.A
Vintage: N.A
Bottled: N.A
ABV: 66%
Volume: 75cl
Distillery: Old Forester
Origin: USA

Cask type: New Oak Cask
Bottling: Official Bottling
Peated: Unpeated
Single cask: Yes
Non-chill filtered: Yes
Cask origin: N.A
Cask no.: N.A
Batch: N.A
PPM: N.A
Barley: N.A
Fermentation: N.A
Master distiller (bottling): N.A
Master distiller (distillation): N.A

Limited edition: Yes
Bottle count: 160
Has box: N.A
Closure: Cork
Presentation: N.A
Series highlights: Barrel Strength Single Barrel
Historical context: N.A
Special release: N.A
Allocation: N.A

Nose: Warm caramel, red apples, toasted oak, brown sugar, chocolate covered cherries, vanilla, baking spices, and a hint of sweet grape. [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 13]
Palate: Bright oak, cinnamon, cherry candy, dark brown sugar, praline, allspice, with notes of chocolate, sweetened stone fruits, and a thick, viscous mouthfeel. [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13]
Finish: Long with anise, oak, warm baking spices, medicinal cherry, pipe tobacco, crème brulee, and a lingering Kentucky Hug. [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13]

Buy Now Write ReviewReview