{"product_id":"old-forester-1870-original-batch-bourbon","title":"Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Bourbon 750mL","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"721\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"397\"\u003eOld Forester 1870 Original Batch Bourbon 750mL\u003c\/strong\u003e pays tribute to the year \u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eGeorge Garvin Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e introduced Old Forester as America’s first bottled bourbon. Part of the brand’s Whiskey Row Series, this expression recreates the flavor profile of Brown’s original batching method — blending barrels from three different warehouses to achieve a perfectly balanced bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"723\" data-end=\"1033\"\u003eCrafted in small batches and bottled at 90 proof, Old Forester 1870 offers a classic Kentucky character with rich layers of caramel, baking spice, vanilla, and oak. It’s smooth, full-bodied, and exceptionally well-rounded — an ideal sipping bourbon that honors more than 150 years of heritage and innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1035\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1040\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1101\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep golden amber\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1104\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, and toasted oak with light floral notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and balanced with flavors of brown sugar, nutmeg, orange zest, and soft oak\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1365\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, lingering, and slightly sweet with hints of spice and citrus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1367\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1444\"\u003eQ: What is Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1447\"\u003eA: It’s part of Old Forester’s Whiskey Row Series, inspired by founder George Garvin Brown’s original 1870 blending process that used barrels from multiple distilleries for consistency and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eQ: What is the proof of Old Forester 1870?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eA: Bottled at 90 proof (45% ABV), providing a smooth, approachable yet flavorful bourbon experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1801\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003eQ: How should I enjoy Old Forester 1870?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1845\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eA: Perfect neat, on the rocks, or in classic bourbon cocktails like an Old Fashioned or Whiskey Sour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eQ: What flavors define this bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003eA: Expect rich caramel and spice balanced by vanilla, citrus, and gentle oak — classic notes that reflect traditional Kentucky bourbon craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2346\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003eQ: Is Old Forester 1870 a limited release?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003eA: No, it’s part of Old Forester’s permanent Whiskey Row lineup, consistently produced to honor the brand’s heritage and original batching method.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Forester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41687918411879,"sku":"081128000707","price":52.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Old_Forester_1870_Original_Batch_Bourbon_750mL.webp?v=1760591328","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/old-forester-1870-original-batch-bourbon","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}