Old Forester 117 Series Bottled in Bond Bourbon
The Bottled in Bond Act of 1897 was instituted to keep potentially dangerous spirits off the market. Now that's less of a concern, but the requirements — produced in a single distillation season by a single distillery, aged for at least four years in a U.S. bonded warehouse, and bottled at 100 proof — remain the same. Old Forester consistently makes batches that meet the profile, and a particularly memorable batch from the warm and wet spring of 2014 makes up the 117 Series: Bottled in Bond release. With notes of caramelized fruits, spearmint, and herbal tea in the profile, the flavor also has slight heat and spiciness, making this limited-release bourbon perfect for sipping.
