Old Forester President's Choice Bourbon Whiskey
Barrel proof, varies by barrel (110–125 proof range) | 750mL | NAS, typically 7–9 years | Louisville, Kentucky — Old Forester President's Choice is the rarest single-barrel program at Brown-Forman's Louisville distillery: each barrel is personally hand-selected by the company president for exceptional character, then bottled uncut and non chill-filtered at its natural cask strength.
The tradition dates to 1964, when former president George Garvin Brown II offered private single barrels to industry figures; the modern release revives it at full power. With only about 200–240 bottles per barrel and a proof that shifts barrel to barrel (documented barrels range from 110 to 124.98 proof), no two releases are alike. Expect the bold Old Forester signature — vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, dark fruit, and baking spice — turned all the way up: molasses, dark chocolate, rye spice, black pepper, leather, and a long, warming oak finish. One of the most limited bottles the distillery produces — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.
Tasting notes
Barrel-dependent. House character: bold vanilla, caramel, toasted oak, dark fruit, baking spice, with molasses, dark chocolate, rye spice, black pepper, leather. Long, warming oak finish.
Why buy it from Del Mesa Liquor
- Hand-selected by the company president — a revived 1964 tradition
- Single barrel, barrel proof — uncut, non chill-filtered, 110–125 proof by barrel
- Only ~200–240 bottles per barrel — one of Old Forester's most limited releases
- Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor
How to serve it
Taste neat first at full cask strength, then add water a few drops at a time to find your preferred proof. A single large cube works for slow sipping.
Frequently asked questions
What is the proof of Old Forester President's Choice?
There is no single fixed proof — each barrel is bottled at its natural cask strength, with documented barrels ranging from 110 to 124.98 proof. Check the bottle label for this barrel's number.
How old is it?
No age statement; brand copy indicates barrels are typically 7–9 years old, with individual barrels documented up to about 101 months.
How limited is it?
Extremely — each hand-selected barrel yields only about 200–240 bottles, making it one of Old Forester's scarcest releases.
