When Prohibition hit, most distilleries went dark. Old Forester didn’t. They were one of the very few granted a medicinal license to keep producing bourbon legally. This bottle, 1920 Prohibition Style, pays tribute to that era, a full bodied, high-proof expression that echoes what bourbon might have tasted like when it had to come with a doctor’s note.

Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 75cl
Brand: Old Forester | Category: Bourbon | ABV: 57.5% | Origin: Kentucky, USA | Vol: 750ml

Tasting Profile
Nose: Deep and intense, dark chocolate, burnt caramel, dried cherry, and smoky oak. It hits like opening a vintage humidor filled with spice and molasses.
Palate: Bold, chewy, and complex. Expect layers of toffee, baked apple, cinnamon bark, cocoa, and a roasted nut edge. The proof brings power, but the richness keeps it balanced.
Finish: Long, warming, and lingering with charred sugar, leather, and a rye driven peppery kick that fades into toasted vanilla.

Production Details
Bottled at 115 proof (57.5%), this expression is part of Old Forester’s Whiskey Row series, each bottle representing a key era in the brand’s 150+ year history. 1920 Prohibition Style is crafted to match the style and strength of bourbon made during Prohibition, when it was bottled at barrel strength for medicinal use. It’s aged in heavily charred new American oak barrels for maximum flavor impact.

Perfect For
Your “set the mood” bottle. Pour this for long, slow nights, neat in a crystal glass, jazz humming in the background, and no distractions. It’s also the one you break out when you want to shut down the “what’s a good bourbon?” debate with one pour.

Expert Notes
Routinely ranked among the best bourbons under $100 by enthusiasts and critics alike, 1920 is praised for its bold flavor, complexity, and exceptional value. It’s a bottle that whiskey nerds respect and casual drinkers fall hard for.

Customer Reviews
“Hands down one of the best barrel-strength bourbons I’ve ever tasted.”   Anton S.
“Strong, but smooth enough that I didn’t even flinch. Perfection.”   Rachel N.
“This is the bottle that made me stop chasing hype and start chasing quality.”   Dino C.

Interesting Fact
During Prohibition, Old Forester was one of only six distilleries granted federal permission to produce “medicinal whiskey.” You could only get it with a prescription and yes, people absolutely faked symptoms to get a bottle.

Serving Suggestions
Enjoy it neat to experience the full impact. A few drops of water unlock deeper chocolate and cherry notes. One large ice cube mellows the heat without muting the character but skip the mixers, this bottle speaks for itself.

Distillery Background
Old Forester was founded in 1870 and holds the distinction of being the first bourbon ever sold in sealed glass bottles, a move that revolutionized the industry. Based on Louisville’s Whiskey Row, the brand survived Prohibition, multiple ownership changes, and the tides of trend. Today, it’s revered for consistency, integrity, and expressions like 1920 that honor its history while delivering modern day excellence.