Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond is more than a nod to history, it’s a revival of the moment America decided to take its whisky seriously. Inspired by the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, this bottle captures the grit, precision, and full bodied swagger of a bourbon made under strict rules and even stricter pride.

Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond Whisky
Brand: Old Forester | Category: Bourbon | ABV: 50% | Origin: Kentucky, USA | Vol: 700ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Smells like walking into a rustic bakery at dawn, warm cinnamon rolls, candied orange peel, and a whisper of dark oak.
Palate: Dense and layered. Think burnt sugar, clove, and roasted nuts, with a bold heat that wraps the tongue in a rich, syrupy grip.
Finish: Ends with a dramatic flair, dry, spiced, and lingering like a tobacco laced goodbye.

Production Details
Bottled at 100 proof under the Bottled-in-Bond Act, this bourbon is the product of one distillery, one season, and one age statement. That’s not just history, it’s a guarantee of authenticity, strength, and a standard that refuses to be diluted.

Perfect For
A fireside evening with jazz playing and time to spare. This is a bourbon for thinking, not rushing, the kind you pour when you're savoring solitude or telling a story that deserves an audience.

Expert Notes
Part of Old Forester’s Whiskey Row Series, 1897 is often hailed as the "most underrated" Bottled-in-Bond on the shelf, consistently praised for its robust flavor and impeccable balance.

Customer Reviews
“Exactly what I imagine bourbon tasted like back in the day and better.”
“It’s like drinking history with a little punch behind it.”
“I grab this when I want to impress someone who thinks they know bourbon.”

Interesting Fact
Old Forester was the first bourbon sold exclusively in sealed glass bottles, a game changer in a time when fake or diluted spirits were rampant. This bottle continues that legacy of trust.

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy it neat to respect the punch and purity. Want more nuance? Add a few drops of water and watch the spices stretch out into honey and vanilla.

Distillery Background
Old Forester has been in continuous production since 1870, even through Prohibition, thanks to a medicinal whisky license. That’s not just legacy, that’s survival. Rooted in Louisville, Kentucky, it’s a distillery that didn’t just watch whisky history happen… it made it.