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Old Forester 86 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 750 ml
4.6 out of 5 stars
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May 8, 2024
LRM45
5 out of 5 stars review

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Good buy - especially for mixed drinks

Excellent bourbon for the price

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Jun 3, 2025
dodged_2808
5 out of 5 stars review

Delicious

My husband tried this he liked it but he likes other varieties better from this brand and will continue to buy maybe once in awhile he’ll purchase this again but not his go to one

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Oct 27, 2020
laureninindy
5 out of 5 stars review

Old Forrester: the original bartenders handshake, or the Kentucky handshake, which ever you prefer to call it. This is the best, and original bourbon of the United States. The old is Brandon existence. You cannot find a better bottle of bourbon to keep on your back bar, that you don’t have to cringe when people mix with Coke. Their higher tears are even better, especially if you can magically get your hands on a bottle of birthday bourbon. Makes a great old-fashioned, Manhattan, just about anything you can throw at it, it will stand up to. If you’re looking for a nice spicy cake they also make a Rye that’s around the same price point

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Dec 30, 2020
amazonianshieldmaiden
5 out of 5 stars review

An affordable everyday drink. We love all Old Forester Bourbons and love this one for Old Fashions as well as Apple brown Bettys. The citrus and vanilla notes pair well in cocktails with a smooth finish rather than the burn of most Bourbons. You do not lose the quality from any bourbon from this company, including this 86 proof!

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Sep 23, 2020
sailorjeramie
5 out of 5 stars review

Old Forester does a great job with their bourbon. Their prohibition style is my favorite for old fashioned’s. This one does great in cocktails, for a reasonable price. I love them in my bourbon sours, and old fashioned’s as well. If you want an absolutely amazing pre-prohibition style Old Fashioned check out their Prohibition bottle.

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Jun 30, 2019
Anonymous
5 out of 5 stars review

This is quintessential Kentucky Bourbon. Old Forester came on to the scene as America’s FIRST bottled bourbon, and continued all the way through prohibition. I love the almost aggressiveness on the palate. This is not for the faint of heart, but for someone who is looking for their bourbon to not be overshadowed by any mixers. It is fantastic to drink on the rocks (preferably no more than three), or mixed. Would highly recommend. 

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Oct 13, 2020
nikkim91
5 out of 5 stars review

So smooth, we let it breath for 20 minutes then sip it. I would highly recommend it. I also made some old fashions for friends with it And they were so delicious.

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Mar 4, 2020
lukiemon
4 out of 5 stars review

I give 4 stars to the 86 proof variant, because it's not the best Old Forester but even their "worst" isn't something to scoff at. It's important to note that there is huge variation in the Old Forester bourbon line. It's important to try each and to develop a better understanding of your palate and your flavor profile. I personally prefer the Old Forester 1920 bourbon over most other variants, because you get a rich medley of flavors from chocolate to cherry to a hint of vanilla, without that lingering overtone that sometimes hurts a solid bourbon. If you're lucky, you'll find Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, which is a magical but ultimately rare being to find in the wild.

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Mar 19, 2021
stephanieg274
4 out of 5 stars review

I can see how

I can see how Old Forester 86 would be polarizing. It has a strong cherry cough drop note that might turn some people off, but I find it enjoyable, even fun. This is when the importance of bourbon labeling comes in. Because this is a "straight bourbon," it does not have any flavoring or additives.

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Apr 3, 2021
vincentl5
3 out of 5 stars review

Good entry level bourbon.

Good entry level bourbon. If you are drinking it straight I would recommend let it sit for 10 minutes and that will make it more enjoyable. The flavors are standard bourbon notes, not very complex but gets the job done for the price.

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