Old Forester | The 117 Series: Triple Char | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 2026 Release | 375ML

For this special expression, Old Forester matured the whiskey in barrels charred three times longer than the distillery's traditional barrel profile, creating an intensified interaction between the spirit and the oak. 

Old Forester | The 117 Series: Triple Char | Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 2026 Release | 375ML Tasting Notes

Nose: Dark caramel, toasted marshmallow, charred oak, vanilla bean, and baking spice with hints of smoke and cocoa.

Palate: Rich and layered with burnt sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, dark cherry, roasted oak, and subtle espresso bitterness.

Finish: Long and warming with lingering smoke-char notes, sweet vanilla, oak spice, and dark caramel depth.

Distillery Information

The 117 Series was created by Old Forester as an innovation-focused collection named after the brand’s historic Main Street address on Whiskey Row in Louisville, Kentucky. These releases allow the distillery to experiment with unique maturation techniques, warehouse influences, and blending approaches outside its standard core lineup. Triple Char highlights the influence of intensified barrel treatment, using additional charring to amplify depth and texture while maintaining the classic Old Forester house character rooted in rich sweetness and spice. As one of America’s oldest continuously produced bourbon brands, Old Forester continues to balance historical legacy with modern experimentation through limited releases like the 117 Series.

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