Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon Whisky
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon Whisky is a 750mL bourbon bottled at a barrel-entry-inspired 115 proof (57.5% ABV). It's a tribute to the whiskey Old Forester sold during Prohibition — one of only a handful of distillers granted a federal medicinal permit, and the only bourbon continuously sold before, during, and after the Volstead Act era.
In 1920, bourbon went into the barrel at 100 proof. What came out years later was stronger — the angel's share concentrating what remained. The 1920 expression honors that history: a present-day bourbon bottled at 115 proof for the dark, chewy, full-throttle character Prohibition-era drinkers knew.
Tasting notes: Dark and brooding on the nose — caramel, dark chocolate, and baking spice over seasoned oak. The palate is rich and powerful: toffee, cocoa, cinnamon heat, and charred oak in dense layers. The finish is long and warming, with lingering spice and vanilla.
Key Highlights
- ✔ Bottled at 115 proof (57.5% ABV), 750mL
- ✔ Prohibition-era tribute — barrel-entry style bottling
- ✔ From the only bourbon sold continuously through Prohibition
- ✔ Dark, rich, and full-throttle
Add water slowly to find your proof — a teaspoon at a time opens chocolate and spice without dulling the intensity. Built for neat sipping, and it makes a monumental Old Fashioned. Compare it with the lower-proof bourbons in the Old Forester Whiskey Row series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it called "1920 Prohibition Style"?
It honors 1920, the year Prohibition began — Old Forester was one of six distillers allowed to keep selling whiskey for "medicinal" purposes.
What proof is Old Forester 1920?
115 proof (57.5% ABV).
What does "Prohibition Style" mean for the flavor?
It's bottled at a higher, barrel-entry-style proof for a darker, richer, more intense bourbon.
How should I drink 115-proof bourbon?
Neat with water on the side — add a little at a time until the heat and flavor balance to your taste.
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