Old Forester, 1920 Prohibition Style, Kentucky Str Aquavit This year’s core rye leans

This year’s core rye leans into a distinctive floral and fruity front palate before transitioning to classic rye spice

The end result is complex

as well as a few special batches macerated with chumilin (Atizies taxcoensis)

The tropical notes are kept in check by a broad array of spicy and herbaceous rye aromas and complemented by the delicate florals of grassy

Impressive depth on the palate with dark fruit laced with spices

Old Forester, 1920 Prohibition Style, Kentucky Str Aquavit This year’s core rye leansDistiller Notes 2017 San Francisco World Spirits Competition Double Gold Medal Winner Aromas are an intense medley of cherry preserves, drippy caramel, dark chocolate, thickened maple syrup and seasoned oak spiciness. Dark caramel coats layers of malt nuttiness and sweet graham cracker all warmed by green peppercorn and coriander spice brightened with a hint of cedar. Tart apple crispness gives way to a long smoky finish full of toasted marshmallow,