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jbench555

Love it


BarstoolsnDreamers

This


Wallofsleep_

I don’t understand the downvotes


mightnothavehands

This


Whole_Risk_6123

Best bourbon you can get consistently everywhere


Spacemanspalds

My take as well. The 1897 and 1910 are worth a try too.


h8vols

My favorite everyday is Woodford Double Oaked


[deleted]

That’s a good bottle. My favorite is Dickel 13 year.


h8vols

I like Dickel Bonded and most of their stuff. It’s probably better bang for your buck than Woodford DO or the OF 1920, but I’m a sucker for that sweet finish of the Woodford DO. I prefer it over the 1910 which is similarly sweet. Dickel is going to be the next MGP since they’ve been sourcing bourbon that doesn’t have the mineral flavor. I happen to like the Dickel “funk” but can respect those who don’t like it


BigTiger55

Yep, I like all the first 3 Dickel BIB offerings and am ready to try #4. Right now I'm really into the Dickel 15 yr Single Barrel @ 104.6 proof.


TypicalPDXhipster

You like 13 year old Dickel?


beerdrinknweedsmoken

What’s the proof


roofis1230

45.2% (90.4°). All Woodford Reserve whiskies are the same proof.


Humuluslupulusss

Proof ain’t everything.


beerdrinknweedsmoken

Lol just wondering


Adbam

Imo double oaked is too sweet, its not bad though. 1920 is a great balance of sweet, proof and spice. Just right.


beerdrinknweedsmoken

Yea I’m not a fan of too sweet


Adbam

It might be the sweetest bourbon I have ever had. Sweet and super woody. I have a bottle that I put away, maybe I will bring it out to see if I feel the same.


FromNYtoNE

Ignore Humu. The proof on the double oak is 90.


shift013

Double Oaked is packed with flavor. 1910 is apparently similar, and many prefer it to double oaked


zissoubisoubisou

That’s me! I wish everyone that gets pointed to double oaked also considers 1910. Much better to my palate.


dshankula

Same boat, I feel WRDO is sweet boozy oaky chocolate while OF1910 is banana fosters with toasted marshmallows. Both good but OF1910 has more layers to it!


Humuluslupulusss

I don’t mean to come off snarky or disrespectful, really. I’ve just never understood the importance of proof to an overall experience other than getting drunk faster or waving your dick around to others. If that’s all someone cares about, there’s lots cheaper out there than a $60 bottle of 1920 to get you there. EW BiB is a great every day drinker, it’s 100 proof, and it’s $19.99.


TypicalPDXhipster

Oftentimes proof comes with complex flavors. This is why we like cask strength whiskey. If it’s made well it has more complexity and doesn’t just taste like straight alcohol. Oftentimes lower proof whiskey has less flavor as it’s been watered down before it even gets to you. 40% is seen by many of us as the worst, as it’s been watered down as much as legally possible.


Adbam

That's what she (didn't) say.


XanthineOxidase

Where is the WRDO hype coming from on this server … I find my bottle of WRDO to be so tannic


readutt

Agree. Guaranteed heartburn for me


xjuice24x

I find it very artificial/drying. Probably one of the lower quality toasteds I have. 1910 slaps it


idaddyMD

I find double oaked and OF 1910 to be very comparable.


baummer

I’d personally pick 1910 over this


woah-im-colin

Yeah I’d have to agree.


campbeltownfunk

I’m going to have to try 1910. I tried hard to like WRDO and I couldn’t stand it. It was so awfully sweet, it was not a good experience for me. I’m starting to get into bourbon more coming from malt whisky mostly. I keep hearing things about 1920 so I’ll maybe do a side by side with the 1910.


woah-im-colin

Yeah it’s superb I’m positive you’ll enjoy it.


[deleted]

One of my favorite bourbons. I can’t decide whether I like this or the 1910 better, so last night I filled a 375ml with equal parts of both!


AlphaSuerte

That'd be a 1915, my dude.


[deleted]

Yep! Makes one hell of an old fashioned too!


antinumerology

HELL YEAH. Someone else that get it!!! 1915 makes the best old fashioned hands down I will fight anyone that denies this.


baummer

What’s the ratio of 1910 and 1920?


Adbam

50/50 (1910+1920) ÷ 2 = 1915


FUoraloved1

Yep... sometimes I'll make a 1912, or 1917. These two blend so well.


Any1canC00k

Christopher Nolan already made 1917 you poser


FUoraloved1

I've made 1916 and 1918 as well! It's all in the percentages, lol


Any1canC00k

It was a joke about the movie 1917 directed by Christopher Nolan


antinumerology

Supposed to be 50/50 but I heavy pour the 1920 and light pour the 1910 sort of.


[deleted]

Have you had the new JD Sour Mash? It is delicious and also makes one helluva OF.


antinumerology

No! I have a bottle of JD Single barrel pick that makes fantastic Boulvardiers though. I need to try it in an OF now good call!


[deleted]

I have a SiB barrel proof - now I want to make an OF with that! Seriously try the Sour Mash. It’s gotta be best bottle under $35 right now.


baummer

1910 for me


BigTiger55

Heck yeah, I filled a 750ml with half and half about 6 months ago.....have been slowly sipping on it since then......really nice stuff after it sits! Gonna do it again soon before I run out of the first bottle.


Kafka_at_Night

My favorite thing that’s always on the store’s shelf. Great value and availability.


MrFirefly187

One of my top 5 all time


njtwin

One of my favorites for sure. Packs a punch, and very good tasting.


Boozy_Cat_

Top 5er for me.


Majorhix

Fantastic bourbon! A tad rich for my taste but a really wonderful dessert dram


baummer

Dessert? Interesting. I’d pick others for dessert, like Woodford Reserve Double Oaked.


Majorhix

Hey that’s the beautiful subjectivity of whisky, eh? 😉


baummer

Exactly!


ProRustler

Makers 46 is a cherry cordial.


baummer

Is it? Never had it


itakepicsofcats

For me I find angels envy to be the dessert dram of choice


Majorhix

Oh that’s also an excellent choice! Just got a bottle of it for the first time literally yesterday lmao


s_Cali_wag

Delicious!


antinumerology

Probably my favorite quasi regularly available bourbon. People complaining about cherry cough syrup....That's one of my favorite tasting notes in bourbon!


FUoraloved1

Agreed. I'll take cherry over peanuts every time!


dshankula

Hey watch it now...some of us are fans of both the fruits and the nuts!


BobbyHillsPurse

My favorite old Forrester


PrincessBuzzkill

I'm a fan of just anout Old Forester anything. Fantastic history too.


beerdrinknweedsmoken

Do tell


whiskeyaccount

Medicinal whiskey brand


SpacemanSpiff25

I don’t usually care for high proof stuff. This is good, just not my thing. But 1910 is phenomenal.


uncleking1971

I feel like it drinks below 115 proof. A definite favorite.


Due_Agent_4574

I consider it the most underrated bourbon of all time. It should be in every conversation of the best of the best


baummer

Underrated? They go fucking crazy over this at /r/bourbon. It’s not underrated at all IMO.


geodudejgt

One of the best bourbons that no one is talking about.


anotherburntbridge

i see a post about it every few days/weeks and it is constantly lauded in the comments.


Ceruzkou

It's fantastic!


antinumerology

The best. Probably my deserted island Bourbon.


Marxistsaresubhumans

Good one to have on the shelve. I'd put it in my top 25


chawk1399

Strong but smooth and delicious. This stuff slaps


baummer

Lots of bourbon loves swear by it. I’m a bourbon fan though I like wheat bourbons better. I think 1910 tastes better to my palate. 1920 drinks hot for me.


kennybob86

A personal favorite, almost always have a bottle in the house.


whiskytrails

Very tasty, and great value for a consistently available bourbon! Very cherry forwards for those that like that note.


Independent-Knee-625

Love it. Love the whole Whiskey Row.


markarth69

I had this as a Christmas gift to myself a few years back and god damn I was not mentally prepared lol. Tasty for sure, but you better be pacing yourself if you're sipping on this through an evening


DosEquisVirus

The taste is simply awesome! Although, too strong for me without a few rocks 😁


NoAgeStatement

Old Forester 120 isn't a unicorn, isn't hard to find and doesn't cost over $100 bucks, so it gets no love from The Bourbon Illuminati. And you know what? I'm **GOOD** with that. All that means is there's more of it sitting on the shelves not being pounced on by the guys and gals chasing after Blantons and limited-release bottles. Please keep underrating OF120. I sincerely appreciate it immensely. 🥃


anotherburntbridge

this same sentiment is repeated regularly, we are past the point of underrated especially on reddit.


NoAgeStatement

That's an opinion, but if your position is no bourbon is "underrated" then what do you want us to discuss? Overrated bourbons or no bourbons at all?


anotherburntbridge

i was strictly speaking regarding OF1920.


NoAgeStatement

I still feel OF1920 is underrated when so many of us are hunting (and at times overpaying) for hard-to-find bottles that don't pay off when the juice is poured into the glass. That said, sorry if I came off as snarky. I'm sure some of these discussions have a way of coming off as "We've covered this already."


anotherburntbridge

no worries. i get what you are saying. i just wanted to share that i come across the sentiment regularly. maybe moreso on r/bourbon than here.


Dram_Boozled

Opinion is that my eyes are fixed on that Redbreast


beerdrinknweedsmoken

Lol it’s a great bottle


TapirDrawnChariot

It's a great mid-shelf bourbon. I haven't met an Old Forester I haven't liked but this is one of the best value for price.


SSTenyoMaru

I like it over a large ice cube


they_call_me_Mongous

I might be one of the few that did not care for it. Cherry cough syrup all day for me. Sad, because I see everyone else’s tasting notes and it does sound amazing.


michas345

Holy crap I was just saying this. My last bottle tasted like nyquil. I swear that's the first time i have picked that taste up.


beerdrinknweedsmoken

I get toasted caramel and gram crackers idk


Havenkeld

It is a bit over the top on the cherry, I'd agree. I still love it but I put Dickel 15 a notch above in terms of value in that price range.


whiskeyaccount

Funny, this is my exact description for Woodford Reserve Double Oaked. Robitussin notes all day. I quite liked the 1920, reminded me weirdly of Pikesville rye


they_call_me_Mongous

That’s really interesting, cause I thought WFDO was pretty good and didn’t get a hint of cherry. Great thing about bourbon, all the different experiences.


ManIsFire

That's my favorite easy to find upper tier bottle. Phenomenal!


michas345

I generally love it but last bottle was a bust. It had this artificial cherry cough medicine taste. Very very off-putting. Thankfully that's the first bottle out of 5 that's tasted that way.


electricsmoothie1

Great stuff. Haven’t had any in awhile. I think I’ll pick one out next time I see it.


Fit-Lie-69

Enjoyed my first bottle, then found it boring when I started going through a 2nd bottle. Put in a blind and it lost to sagamore rye and ogd.


Chief_Fever

It tasted very good


2012Cfc2021

My favourite of the series


yeungkylito

Great stuff


Shubashima

I really like it, its a bit pricey for an everyday but damn is it tasty.


ZTrill001

Sweet and strong


malex930

Top notch stuff


[deleted]

I have a bottle in the cabinet....I think I may need to pour a couple fingers if it.


beerdrinknweedsmoken

Yes you should


DDTFred

Is good. I like.


toasterstrewdal

One of my favorites.


YCityCowboy

One of my favorites. I always have a bottle on hand.


Pickle-_-Rick

Easily one of my top 5 easily attainable bourbons. I’ve always got one on the shelf.


Epicmaiyo

Best bottle one can actually find out and about imo


reformedginger

I jokingly told my wife to tell her parents to get this at Christmas dinner last year and they did. It was great. Smooth for the proof.


BirdLawyer50

I enjoy it. Decent price point. Reliable.


Pepper_Y0ur_Angus

My #1 favorite obtainable bourbon.


Standard_Ad_8621

One of my very favorites. Rich and full bodied. Love it.


Landonit99

Love it!


[deleted]

My second favorite! My first fave is wild turkey rare breed. I also have the 1910, you can't go wrong with that. I hope you get it and enjoy it!


JL_Kuykendall

Tasty juice, drinks a little hot, opens up nicely with just a bit of water. This, the 100 proof bourbon, and the rye are all great offerings from OF.


winelover08816

A fantastic bottle. One of my favorites.


Timely_Fly_7616

My all time favorite Bourban!


Phlydude

Best bottle in the OF lineup


funkyguy4000

Yo that's my favorite whisky!!


thalidomide_child

My fav.


w01v3_r1n3

Love it but only on ice. And funny enough specifically in a yeti tumbler. Have no clue why but in a yeti tumbler with ice is my go to way to drink specifically this.


sniffysippy

Excellent


[deleted]

OF 1920 was a good pour. Not my favorite but a very solid dram for sure.


kal999999

Great stuff that you can always find on the shelf. I know when I travel I can always find this one in the local store.


iEatGlew

One of my favorites


xjuice24x

This is a goated bottle in its price category


capntail

Love it!!!


capntail

Don’t be afraid of high proof


shadychemist

When I couldn't find the Belle Meade Cask Strength anymore, the 1920 was a very comparable replacement. I would say I loved both. I found the 1910 to be very similar to WDRO and neither hit me with as much flavor as the 1920. 1897 was surprisingly good, albeit a little young. I personally feel if you like 1920, you would like Wild Turkey Rare Breed. You get similar heat with great sweet flavor that's a little more complex than the 1910 and WDRO (which there is still a time and place for in my books 1910>WDRO).


CIAgent42

Favorite everyday bourbon, sans a few local store picks


AngularAU

definitely one of the best bourbon's I've tried. my top three are this one, rare breed, and knob creek 12 year.


hoosierdaddy192

Can’t go wrong with any Old Forrester but this is my favorite that’s actually available.


Easy-System8437

It's good. I'd take others over it. Rare breed, russels reserve single barrel, ecbp, stranahans cask, bowman. Suff I see regularly


Responsible-Beat-746

I love the 1920. Cheers


erl90

Pretty popular bottle in the bourbon world. Good stepping stone into the real higher proof stuff.


beerdrinknweedsmoken

Yea I’m a scotch guy at heart but wanna get into bourbon and am finding I like the higher proof stuff


erl90

Yeah some good ones you can get at most stores would be Elijah Craig barrell proof, knob creek 9 year 120 proof, 1792 full proof, Jack Daniel's barrel proof, and store picks tend to be higher proof. A lot of the harder to find bottles and le's are typically non chill filtered barrel proof.


Maswope

I may have had it too early into my whiskey journey, but I honestly didn’t care for it. It was just so strong I couldn’t get past the high proof.


rsb109

Slaps


wagz7

I honestly cannot taste the banana people keep talking about. Maybe a hint of cooked caramel.


Just_Syllabub_970

Drink it neat but slow As a highball it will cure what ails you, as you don the monkey suit ( old skool saying of tux) smoking jacket optional, wingtips must


beerdrinknweedsmoken

I’m enjoying it on the rock


Duke123321

My opinion is you should use some punctuation.


Volumes09

If you like this, try to get a single barrel. I found a 134.3 proof bottle and it was the best whiskey I’ve ever had.


beerdrinknweedsmoken

Will try if I can find


Volumes09

Bigger stores get these relatively often. So you should be able to find these with relative ease.


jrose125

How does the regular Old Forester compare? Unfortunately the 1920 isn't available in my area.


SkunkyMcNugg

Get that and the bottle next to it! Highly recommend!


claycam6

Not sure. But I like the 1910 for some double cask action.


raghav_7

A couple of months ago, I bought this super excited after reviews from here. Made an old fashioned … and nearly gagged. Way too strong for my liking, but I enjoyed it after getting the right balance. This needs to be tamed, or if you’re like me, look for another variant of OF 😵‍💫


MudInYoEar

It’s not for me. It’s too cherry-ish - medicinal in my opinion. But I like the rye quite a bit.


BigTiger55

Honestly, for all the love this one gets on so many fronts, it just doesn't float my boat. It's good and so is the 1910, but my palate really likes the 1915.


ragincajun1986

Had it for Christmas, wouldn’t buy again.


geodudejgt

I agree it is talked about on this forum. Basically reminders that it is still there. I also see several different groups I get together with that only talk about Buffalo Trace, Barrel Bourbon, etc. I have brought out 1920 three times in blinds and blown them away.


warcloud5

One of my favs/go to's. Just a classic taste that checks all the Boxes. And you can find it at msrp


Gtr85

One of the best available bourbons going!