As America’s first bottled bourbon, Old Forester represents over 150 years of unbroken history and Kentucky craftsmanship. At Shop Bourbon Online, we offer an elite selection of this historic brand, including the acclaimed Whiskey Row Series—1870, 1897, 1910, and 1920—alongside rare allocations like the legendary Birthday Bourbon and President’s Choice. Every bottle in our vault is sourced directly through authorized distribution channels to ensure 100% authenticity. Our procurement team physically inspects each unit, maintaining strict climate-controlled standards until the moment of dispatch. Buy authentic Old Forester online with the confidence of secure transit, full insurance, and mandatory adult-signature delivery on every historic expression.
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Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon – Best Rare 750ml Whiskey
( reviews)$187.00Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon is the bold, proof-forward expression from one of America’s oldest and most historically significant bourbon distilleries a mature barrel-blended Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at exactly 100 proof that delivers the full Old Forester house character with more intensity, more structure, and more complexity than the standard 86 proof expression produces. Old Forester holds the distinction of being the first bourbon ever sold exclusively in sealed bottles, a pioneering quality guarantee introduced by founder George Garvin Brown in 1870 that established the brand as the benchmark for production integrity in American whiskey long before federal standards existed.
At $187, the Old Forester 100 Proof Bourbon delivers exceptional value for a mature barrel-blended Kentucky straight bourbon with this level of historical significance, production credibility, and proof-forward character. Whether you are a collector who appreciates distillery heritage, a gift buyer who wants a bottle with a genuine American whiskey founding story behind every pour, or a serious drinker who wants the full Old Forester character at its most expressive proof point, this is the bottle. Checkout is fully secure, and your order ships within one business day with full insurance coverage from our warehouse to your door.
Quick Bottle Profile:
- Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
- Age: NAS (Blend of Mature Barrels)
- Size: 750ml
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Old Forester 1870 Original Batch – Best Rare 90 Proof Bourbon
( reviews)$213.00Old Forester 1870 Original Batch is the most historically grounded and story-driven expression in the Old Forester Whisky Row Series a Kentucky straight bourbon specifically crafted to honor the founding vision of George Garvin Brown, who in 1870 became the first distiller to sell bourbon exclusively in sealed glass bottles as a personal quality guarantee to his customers. The 1870 expression recreates the style of bourbon that Brown originally bottled by blending barrels from three separate warehouses each contributing a distinct character to produce a batch profile that reflects the complexity and balance of that original production philosophy.
At $213, the Old Forester 1870 Original Batch is the essential acquisition for bourbon collectors who value American whiskey history and distillery heritage as much as liquid quality, and for gift buyers who want a bottle with a genuine founding story that adds meaning and context to every pour. Checkout is fully secure, and your order ships within one business day with full insurance coverage from our warehouse to your door.
Quick Bottle Profile:
- Proof: 90 (45% ABV)
- Age: NAS (Blend of Mature Barrels)
- Size: 750ml
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Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond – Best Rare 100 Proof Bourbon
( reviews)$193.00Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond is the most historically significant and production-credentialed expression in the Old Forester Whisky Row Series a Kentucky straight bourbon that honors the year the Bottled-in-Bond Act was passed by meeting every requirement of the federal standard that Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown helped inspire: single distillery, single distillation season, minimum four years of aging in a federally bonded warehouse, and bottled at exactly 100 proof. The 1897 date is not incidental it marks the year Congress formalized the quality protection standard that Brown had championed through his own sealed bottle guarantee since 1870.
At $193, the Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond is the essential acquisition for collectors who understand that this bottle carries both exceptional liquid quality and a direct historical connection to one of the most important legislative moments in American whiskey history. Checkout is fully secure, and your order ships within one business day with full insurance coverage from our warehouse to your door.
Quick Bottle Profile:
- Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
- Age: Minimum 4 Years (BiB Certified)
- Size: 750ml
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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky – Best Rare 93 Proof Bourbon
( reviews)$284.00Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky is the most barrel-forward and finish-driven expression in the Old Forester Whisky Row Series a Kentucky straight bourbon that honors a specific moment in Old Forester’s production history when a batch of whiskey destined for bottling was held back due to a bottling machine breakdown and placed into a second barrel for additional aging. That accidental discovery produced a richer, more complex flavor profile than the original single-barrel product delivered and the 1910 expression recreates that double-barreled process deliberately, applying a second new charred oak barrel finishing period to the mature Old Forester base bourbon to produce something genuinely distinct from every other expression in the lineup.
At $284, the Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky is the essential acquisition for collectors who appreciate both production innovation and the historical accidents that sometimes produce the most compelling expressions in American whiskey. Checkout is fully secure, and your order ships within one business day with full insurance coverage from our warehouse to your door.
Quick Bottle Profile:
- Proof: 93 (46.5% ABV)
- Age: NAS (Double-Barreled)
- Size: 750ml
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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Bourbon – Best Rare 115 Proof Whiskey
( reviews)$221.00Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Bourbon is the boldest and most proof-forward expression in the Old Forester Whisky Row Series a Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 115 proof that honors one of the most extraordinary chapters in Old Forester’s history. During Prohibition, Old Forester was one of only ten distilleries in the United States licensed by the federal government to produce bourbon for medicinal purposes. That designation kept the distillery operational through an era that shut down every other bourbon producer in the country — and the 1920 expression recreates the style and proof of the whiskey that Old Forester’s master distiller would have produced during that period, when maximum proof meant maximum potency for medicinal application.
At $221, the Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Bourbon is the most historically dramatic and proof-intense bottle in the Whisky Row Series a collector acquisition that carries both an exceptional 115 proof tasting experience and one of the most compelling survival stories in American whiskey history. Checkout is fully secure, and your order ships within one business day with full insurance coverage from our warehouse to your door.
Quick Bottle Profile:
- Proof: 115 (57.5% ABV)
- Age: NAS (Blend of Mature Barrels)
- Size: 750ml
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Old Forester 86 Proof Bourbon – Best Rare 750ml Whiskey
( reviews)$215.00Old Forester 86 Proof Bourbon is the most approachable and versatile expression in the Old Forester Distillery lineup the flagship Kentucky straight bourbon that has carried the brand’s founding commitment to quality, consistency, and production integrity since George Garvin Brown first sealed his bottles in 1870. Built from a mature barrel blend and bottled at 86 proof, this expression delivers the full Old Forester house character the signature combination of caramel sweetness, light floral notes, warm spice, and balanced oak influence in its most accessible and universally appealing format.
At $215, the Old Forester 86 Proof Bourbon is the essential foundation bottle for every serious bourbon collection and the most broadly gifted Old Forester expression for buyers who want a bottle with genuine American whiskey founding heritage and immediately recognizable brand credibility behind every pour. Checkout is fully secure, and your order ships within one business day with full insurance coverage from our warehouse to your door.
Quick Bottle Profile:
- Proof: 86 (43% ABV)
- Age: NAS (Blend of Mature Barrels)
- Size: 750ml
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Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 12 Yr – Best Rare 750ml Whiskey
( reviews)$450.00Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 12 Yr is the most anticipated and aggressively collected annual release from Old Forester Distillery a 12-year Kentucky straight bourbon released once a year on September 2nd, the birthday of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown, in quantities so limited that most serious collectors never encounter it at retail. Every annual release carries a different proof depending on the specific barrels selected for that year’s batch, making each Birthday Bourbon a genuinely distinct and unrepeatable acquisition that the most dedicated Old Forester collectors track, compare, and pursue across every release cycle.
At $459, the Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 12 Yr is the pinnacle expression of what Old Forester’s 12-year barrel program produces at its absolute finest — a once-a-year collector release that combines genuine age-statement credentials, annual proof variation, and the founding heritage of America’s oldest continuously sold bourbon brand into one bottle that defines the upper tier of the Old Forester portfolio. Checkout is fully secure, and your order ships within one business day with full insurance coverage from our warehouse to your door.
Quick Bottle Profile:
- Proof: Varies by release (~96 proof)
- Age: 12 Years
- Size: 750ml
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Old Forester King Ranch Bourbon – Best Rare 105 Proof Whiskey
( reviews)$179.00Old Forester King Ranch Bourbon is one of the most distinctly American and collector-compelling special edition releases in the Old Forester Distillery portfolio a Kentucky straight bourbon produced in collaboration with King Ranch, the legendary 825,000-acre Texas cattle operation that stands as one of the most iconic and historically significant ranches in American history. The partnership between two of America’s most enduring heritage brands one defining Kentucky bourbon craft since 1870, the other defining Texas ranching culture since 1853 produces a bottle that carries the combined provenance and cultural weight of both institutions in every pour.
At $179, the Old Forester King Ranch Bourbon delivers exceptional value for a special edition collaboration release of this heritage significance and proof-forward character. Whether you are a collector who tracks Old Forester special releases, a Texas heritage enthusiast, or a gift buyer searching for the most distinctive and story-rich bottle in the Old Forester lineup, this is the acquisition. Checkout is fully secure, and your order ships within one business day with full insurance coverage from our warehouse to your door.
Quick Bottle Profile:
- Proof: 105 (52.5% ABV)
- Style: Special Edition Release
- Size: 750ml
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Old Forester President’s Choice Bourbon – Best Rare 750ml Whiskey
( reviews)$279.00Old Forester President’s Choice Bourbon is the most individually curated and barrel-strength exclusive expression in the entire Old Forester Distillery portfolio a single barrel Kentucky straight bourbon personally selected by Old Forester’s president and bottled at full barrel strength with no dilution, no blending, and no compromise on the individual character that makes single barrel production the gold standard of American whiskey collecting. Typically bottled around 120 proof depending on the specific barrel chosen, every President’s Choice release carries the full, undiluted personality of one exceptional Old Forester cask selected at the highest level of the distillery’s leadership for the qualities that best represent the Old Forester house standard at its absolute peak.
At $279, the Old Forester President’s Choice Bourbon is the definitive collector acquisition for enthusiasts who want the most individually expressive and proof-intense expression Old Forester produces — a bottle that combines the founding heritage of America’s oldest continuously sold bourbon with the absolute pinnacle of single barrel selection at barrel strength. Checkout is fully secure, and your order ships within one business day with full insurance coverage from our warehouse to your door.
Quick Bottle Profile:
- Proof: Barrel Strength (~120 proof, varies by barrel)
- Style: Single Barrel Selection
- Size: 750ml
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Old Forester Single Barrel Strength – Best Rare 750ml Bourbon
( reviews)$173.00Old Forester Single Barrel Strength is the most uncompromising and individually expressive release in the core Old Forester Distillery lineup a Kentucky straight bourbon drawn from a single hand-selected barrel and bottled at full barrel strength with no water added, no proof reduction, and no blending of any kind. Every bottle carries the exact proof of its source barrel, meaning every acquisition in this program is a genuinely distinct and unrepeatable expression of the Old Forester house character at its most concentrated and individual.
At $193, the Old Forester Single Barrel Strength delivers the full intersection of single barrel individuality and barrel strength intensity at a price point that makes it the most accessible full-proof single barrel acquisition in the Old Forester portfolio. Whether you are a collector who tracks individual barrel releases, a proof-forward enthusiast who wants the undiluted Old Forester character, or a gift buyer who wants to deliver a one-of-a-kind bottle with genuine distillery heritage behind every pour, this is the expression. Checkout is fully secure, and your order ships within one business day with full insurance coverage from our warehouse to your door.
Quick Bottle Profile:
- Proof: Barrel Strength (varies by barrel)
- Style: Single Barrel Selection
- Size: 750ml
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Old Forester Statesman Bourbon – Best Rare 95 Proof Whiskey 750ml
( reviews)$179.00Old Forester Statesman Bourbon is the most cinematic and culturally distinctive special release in the Old Forester Distillery portfolio a Kentucky straight bourbon created in collaboration with the Kingsman film franchise and inspired by the character of Jack Daniels, the fictional American statesman whose Old Forester bourbon appears throughout the series. Beyond its pop culture origins, the Statesman is a genuinely serious bottle a mature barrel-blended Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 95 proof that delivers the full Old Forester house character with an elevated proof presence that adds depth, structure, and complexity to every pour.
At $179, the Old Forester Statesman Bourbon is the essential acquisition for collectors who appreciate both bourbon quality and the cultural intersection that makes this release unique in the Old Forester lineup, and for gift buyers who want to deliver a bottle with immediate recognition and a genuinely compelling backstory. Checkout is fully secure, and your order ships within one business day with full insurance coverage from our warehouse to your door.
Quick Bottle Profile:
- Proof: 95 (47.5% ABV)
- Age: NAS (Blend of Mature Barrels)
- Size: 750ml
Availability: In Stock
