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Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 1979, 43%
Old Forester

Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon, 1979, 43%

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TypeBourbon Whiskey
MRI
MRI 3
Average Score
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Description

Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon 1979. Old Forester is one of bourbon's historic brands. It was one of the first to ever be sold by the bottle in order to ensure quality control to capitalise on the medicinal whiskey trade in the 19th century. It was even named after local Louisville physician, Dr. William Forrester (they dropped the second 'R' for the name when he retired). Produced by Brown ...

Change+12.4%
LatestSGD 315
HighSGD 315
LowSGD 260
SGD 321SGD 298SGD 276SGD 253Price (SGD)Observed dateSep 8Sep 8Mar 9Sep 8 - SGD 280 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 280 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 260 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 260 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Sep 8 - SGD 260 - Whisky Auctioneer - Sep 8, 2025Mar 9 - SGD 315 - Whisky Auctioneer - Mar 9, 2026

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

Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Mar 9, 2026SGD 314.54
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 8, 2025SGD 279.73
Whisky AuctioneerAuction Sold Price - Sep 8, 2025SGD 279.73
Cask type
New Charred Oak Cask
Bottling
Official Bottling
Peated
Unpeated
Single cask
No
Non-chill filtered
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Batch
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PPM
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Barley
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Fermentation
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Master distiller (bottling)
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Master distiller (distillation)
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Limited edition
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Bottle count
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Has box
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Closure
Screw Cap
Presentation
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Series highlights
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Historical context
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Special release
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Allocation
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Nose
Bright citrus, tropical fruits, delicate florals, pound cake sweetness, vanilla, caramel, and subtle baking spices.
Palate
Citrus zest, ripe pear, fresh mint, clove spice, brown sugar, honey, nutmeg, oak, caramel, and a hint of toffee.
Finish
Fresh spearmint, clove spice, warm toasted oak, baking spices, and a gentle, evanescent heat.
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