Old Forester President's Choice Rye Whiskey

🌾 Old Forester President’s Choice Rye Whiskey – Single Barrel Elegance with Kentucky Spice

Introducing the inaugural Old Forester President’s Choice Rye Whiskey, a bold new chapter in the brand’s ultra-premium lineup. Released in June 2025, this single barrel straight rye is aged between 7–9 years and bottled at cask strength—typically around 117.1 proof—to showcase the finest expressions from Old Forester’s historic rickhouses in Louisville.

🥃 Tasting Notes

• Nose: Spiced syrup, baking spices, and hints of dark berries, leather, and tobacco leaf
• Palate: Dry charred oak, rye spice, brown sugar, and syrup with evolving layers of leather and baking spice
• Finish: Lingering oak, vanilla bean, and a peppery, herbal close

Crafted from a unique mashbill of 65% rye, 20% malted barley, and 15% corn, this rye delivers a concentrated, earthy profile with a creamy texture and herbal complexity.

🛠️ Distillery Legacy

• President’s Choice Lineage: Inspired by private barrel selections dating back to 1964, each bottle is hand-selected for “exquisite quality and distinct characteristics”
• Expanded Availability: Previously distillery-exclusive, now available at select retailers nationwide as of June 2025
• Barrel Provenance: Aged in charred American oak barrels crafted at Old Forester’s own cooperage