Old Forester Statesman Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2018) 75cl

Old Forester Statesman Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (2018) 75cl

You'd think the most impressive thing about the classic Old Forester brand's most recent release, Old Forester Statesman, was that it won the Master Award (the highest accolade) at the Spirits Business American Whiskey Masters 2017. You'd be wrong.

Created as a tie-in with, 'Kingsman: The Golden Circle', Old Forester Statesman defies all expectations of what has come to be presumed from movie tie-ins, presenting a balanced, distinguished, and delicious bourbon. Old Forester may have to consider measures to keep it on the market longer, and that's the truly impressive thing about Old Forester Statesman. Bond is welcome to his shaken martinis.

Inspired by the dynamic characters in the film,”Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” Old Forester Statesman offers bold flavour blended to a smooth 95 proof from hand-selected casks of our famed Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky from the warmest places in the warehouse. Because true character is only revealed after a little heat, the Statesman product offers an exceptional balance of heat and spice.

Old Forester Statesman was originally released as a tie-in with the 2017 movie, Kingsman: The Gold Circle. Where many tie-ins are often limited time offerings, Old Forester has kept Statesman on as a permanent line expression. It is a no age statement bourbon, but at the time of its initial release, it was said that it contained bourbon under 5 years old. According to Old Forester’s website, Statesman is a blend of hand-selected casks from the warmest places in their warehouse.

TASTING NOTES

Nose
Devil's food, clove and oak spice with an undercurrent of raw vanilla.

Palate
Buttery leather is quickly dominated by a bold flash of pepper, cinnamon bark and sharp citrus.

Finish
Intense spice and eucalyptus which fade into orange cream and caramel.

47.5% ABV

75cl