Old Forester The President's Choice Straight Rye Whiskey

Old Forester The President’s Choice Straight Rye Whiskey

Kentucky Straight Rye | 58.95% ABV (117.9 Proof) | 700 mL

Process & Profile

Old Forester’s President’s Choice Straight Rye is a limited-release whiskey poured from barrel #37 and aged at least 117 months (9.75 years) in new charred American oak. This single-barrel rye is non-chill filtered to preserve full flavor intensity, showcasing Old Forester’s classic rye-forward mash bill.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Deep cinnamon, clove, ripe cherry, cedar, and baking spice

• Palate: Bold rye grain, dark chocolate, dried fruit, caramel oak, and toasted oak

• Finish: Warm and lingering with spice, black pepper, leather, and sweet tobacco

What Makes It Special

• Aged for over 9 years—one of the longest-aged rye expressions from Old Forester

• Drawn from barrel #37, highlighting single-barrel uniqueness

• High-proof, cask-strength expression (58.95%) for bold depth

• Non-chill filtered to retain full-bodied texture

• Produced under Old Forester’s “President’s Choice” series—an exclusive, collector-worthy line

How to Enjoy

Best served neat or with a few drops of water to unlock subtle flavors. Ideal for fans of robust rye or adventurous sippers and shines in spirit-forward cocktails like a Rye Manhattan.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the ABV?
   58.95% alcohol by volume (117.9 proof).

2. How long is it aged?
   Aged a minimum of 117 months in new charred oak barrels.

3. Is this a single barrel?
   Yes—each release is drawn from an individual barrel (#37 for this bottling).

4. Is it chill-filtered?
   No—it retains full flavor being non-chill filtered.

5. What mash bill is used?
   Traditional Old Forester rye mash bill (high rye content).