Old Forester announced the return of Extra Old, a limited-edition whisky derived from an extra-long double-barreling process. This liquid was first released in February 2022 as an installment of the brand’s limited-expression lineup, the 117 Series. 

To create this unique expression, Old Forester aged its 1910 whisky in a secondary barrel for an additional 18 months, resulting in a rich flavor profile with pronounced caramel notes. 

“This expression showcases the exceptional flavors that can come from the second barrel, and how we can layer the flavors we achieve from maturation through the double barreling process,” Master Taster Melissa Rift said in a news release. “Whiskey lovers can taste the history captured in this bottle.” 

Old Forester 1910 is a coveted expression commemorating the October 22, 1910 distillery fire at 117 Main Street. A batch of mature whiskey, ready to be bottled, was then re-barreled in new barrels so it could be removed due to the fire damage. What emerged from the re-barreling was a full-bodied whisky, remarkable enough to become an entirely new expression – Old Fine Whisky. 

For Extra Old, the brand left the 1910 whiskey aging in a secondary barrel and extracted a more heavily charred influence.  

Extra Old is bottled at 93-proof in a 375 ml bottle. A limited quantity will be available at Old Forester Distillery starting at 10 a.m. EST on January 22, 2025 and is available for shipping in states where it is legal (KY, NH, NE, ND, D.C.) at shop.oldforester.com It is also available at select Kentucky retailers. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $64.99.  

Read more:  Old Forester to Bring Back 1924 Expression

About Old Forester Bourbon

Old Forester is Brown-Forman’s founding brand, founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown. Brown believed Old Forester was so pure and consistent that he sealed it, signed it, and pledged, “There is nothing better in the market.” For more information on Old Forester, visit https://www.oldforester.com/.