Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey
Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Rye Whiskey is a barrel-strength Kentucky straight rye whiskey, 750mL, bottled uncut and unfiltered from one single barrel — the first barrel-strength rye in the brand's 150-year history, launched in 2021. Each barrel is bottled at its own natural proof with its own tasting notes — all distinctly Old Forester Rye — available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
Old Forester has been America's first bottled bourbon since 1870, still distilled on Louisville's historic Whiskey Row by Brown-Forman. When the standard 100-proof Old Forester Rye debuted in 2019, fans petitioned for a cask-strength version — this is the answer: single-barrel, non-chill filtered, no batch blending, and rye whiskey at full power.
Tasting notes (official oldforester.com copy): aroma of dessert-forward creamy vanilla and lemon custard, alongside rich caramel and dark brown sugar; full-bodied palate with a base of ripe orchard fruit, subtle cinnamon stick, dried dill, and hazelnut; a lengthy, spice-driven finish with peripheral black pepper and underpinnings of green anisette and crisp mint.
Why buy: Barrel-strength single barrels are the collector's end of the rye spectrum — no two barrels pour alike. It's the only way to taste Old Forester's rye mash bill with nothing added and nothing taken away. More from the distillery at Old Forester at Del Mesa Liquor, or compare bourbon from the same house.
FAQ — people also ask:
Q: What proof is Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Rye?
A: It varies barrel to barrel — each single barrel is bottled at its own natural proof, uncut and unfiltered. Check the bottle for the exact proof of this barrel.
Q: How old is Old Forester Single Barrel Rye?
A: The brand has not published an age statement for this release — buy it for the barrel-strength character, not a number.
Q: Is this different from regular Old Forester Rye?
A: Yes — the standard expression is bottled at 100 proof from many barrels. This is single-barrel, cask strength, and extremely limited. Explore more whiskey at Del Mesa Liquor.