Is Old Forester 1924 A Complete Bust?
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“There’s a cinnamon roll on a plate in the bathroom upstairs.” That’s a sentence I couldn’t have dreamed up in a month of Sundays 🤣
Ha! I saw your comment before I watched the video and thought that was a nosing or tasting note!
I did the same thing 😅@@byoregon1
This is a mystery that needs to be solved. Who would leave a cinnamon roll in the bathroom and, more importantly, why was it there so long? He said it was 'hard'...so it's been there awhile. Who cleans the bathrooms in this house and, MOST importantly, why would Trenton take a bite?????
Be more creative
😂
Drank OF 1915 last night. I combined a 1910 and a 1920 in a gallon glass bottle for a couple of weeks and let them marry. Then rebottled in the original 1910 and 1920 bottles with the labels removed. Got the 1915 labels from Etsy and labeled them. This is my fav.
The combination is even better that the parts. Comes in at 104 proof, and the Etsy neck tag reflects that. Fun and delicious.
They had to take those off of Etsy because Old Forester sent a cease and desist order to whoever was making them. I guess the company doesn't appreciate the public's experiment with their brand.
I think the 1924 is a different mashbill from the Birthday Bourbon. Also we need a 10yr blind battle... Eagle Rare, Henry Mckenna, etc...
Slightly higher corn yep.
A FINE idea my friend.
Eagle Rare (arrrgh) and McKenna nowhere near the 1924, imo.
Don’t forget JD10! It’s beat most in blinds!
I'm liking my cherry pie 1910. Happy to pass on the 1924. I got bills to pay!!
Thanks guys......Stickin' with the 1910.
I was on the fence about paying $115 for a bottle, but tried a pour of it first and I loved it so much that I went over to the distillery and picked one up. I’ll agree in wishing that it was 115 proof, but it’s very well rounded and has an amazing finish to it. Really lingers on the palate and has a dryness to it that I loved.
how is it compared to the 1910, and also the 1920? taste profile, and is it better?
This bottle is a hard pass for me. The price is ridiculous and Kurt is absolutely correct about it being a buy around $80 tops. I can find a multitude of great choices for that price.
Make more money
@@ThaPABproductionseasy my friend. This fellow whiskey drinker is being smart with the money he earned. Can’t fault him for that.
@@ThaPABproductions I make more money. Doesn't mean I should overspend on things.
My boyfriend and I really ❤ your channel!! Have you considered going out in the wild to film at some stores or distilleries for your bourbon hunt? Would be fun to see you guys do a video like that some time. Always a good time hanging with you!
I would like to see a comparison of the 1924 and Old Forest Single Barrel 100 Proof. 🥃
Best Advice... "be patient". For me, I'll wait and try a sample somewhere. Kurt, you are right on target. And Tent, I love the 1910.
Thanks guys!! I Always consider your opinions!! You just save me $120! 😅
One of my fav stores has a single barrel barrel pick at 130.7proof for $100. I ’m wishing I could sample it cuz now after this I’m hesitant to get it 😮
Dont hesitate on those store picks they are always excellent
Wouldn't hesitate on OF SB store picks
$120 is pocket change just but the shit. You probably make more than that an hour like the rest of us
I would probably buy it
All the single barrals have been fantastic.
I passed on this Friday because i was waiting for yall to review it. Thank you for a great review ! I think i will be picking one up.
If you’re in Louisville KY I know of a bar that has it for 15 for a pour
@@mattk7903care to share where at? I’m in Louisville every now and then and would love to try it
oaky dokee
Love your guys' banter and interation! Keep it up!
really enjoy hearing your guyes creatiqus. im an old forester fan my self an love both 1920 an 1910. if i hada pick my most fav yea its 1910. tha richness it has jus takes it over top!! keep up tha videos . love it
I’m a new subscriber and really enjoy your channel. Really value both of your options and recommendations. They’ve been spot on for me. Thank you 😊
I love your channel for many reasons but one is the fact that I share both of your individual taste profiles to an extent. My favorite distilleries are wild turkey, buffalo trace, old forester, four roses so I can usually see both sides
The 1924 is old Early Times stock. I learned this during a distillery tour. The banana note is lacking I believe due to the Early Times mashbill and differences in yeast and potentially barrels.
If true the pricing is out of control. The old Early Times was/is a real hitter especially at the low msrp. Over a hundo for the same distillate with a different label is nothing short of gouging.
The new Barrell Foundation 5yr 100proof that cost 54.99, beat both 1910 and 1920 for me. I love those bottles too. You should add that bottle to a blind against the 100p 1924, if you have it. If you don't, run out and get one ASAP, lol
I'm hanging on every thread for that blind that was described! Keep up the great work guys.
Butter, brown sugar, Myers rum, banana liquor and sliced banana's go into Banana's Foster. We enjoy it all the time down here in New Orleans. Oh yea, and vanilla ice cream.
Looking forward to trying this one for myself. Great review fellas.
1924 shares mashbills with King of Kentucky and even Early Times...
Someone watched bourbon kingdom.
false
@@thekid6109 or not!
And an aging process with King of Kentucky (specifically)
If you do a OF blind you should add in 1915! (50/50 blend of 1910 and 1920)
So this is the Early Times BIB / KOK mashbill at 10 years old. I think that alone is a great selling point for this bourbon
Didn't the mashbill get sold to Sazerac?
@@Mike-cb7gt this is one of the biggest questions I had as well and my only guess I have is that they sold the stock and name of Early Times to sazerac. I don’t think it means they sold the mashbill as much as the fact that they sold Early Times stock and names. Therefore, Brown Forman had to have had a specific amount of barrels with the same mashbill set aside for future KOK and OF releases.
Trenton's facial expression at 6:14-6:22 - says it all.
I’m not even a whiskey drinker but you guys make me wanna start….because I do love “adult beverages”!
Blind 1924 Against Barrel Foundation from Barrel Craft, John J Bowman, Remus Repeal Batch 6 or 7, and Old Forester single Barrel 100.
Probably best to do a full blind of 4-5 OFs and see where 1924 lands
Great video! No idea if I still will have this as high on my list now though!
Awesome and truthful review on this one, will have to really think about adding this one.
It’s relatively cheap 🤷🏿♂️
A pass for me. As long as we, the consumer, continue to pay elevated prices for average bourbons, then we will continue to get average bourbons. At $120 want something special. Thanks guys for another great video. Cheers.
Newbie here but after watching this video i'm really wanting to try a 1910. Adding to my list of first buys.
Looking forward to this review, I passed because I struggle to spend over 100 on a bottle
Your guys content is awesome
Great review and I will take your advice and wait on this one. I have a feeling when it first hits central Indiana it will be north of $120!
Got one on the shelf in New Albany, IN on Saturday. Can't wait to try it when I'm done with Whole30 in a couple weeks
Hey, where in New Albany did you find it? I live here too and will be looking for it.
@dannyrussell7871 Bridge Liquors on State St. It was on the shelf with the other OF products. That was on Saturday so don't know if they have any still. There was two or three more on the shelf after I got mine. $130 after tax
I’ll pass for $120. When a bourbon is $100 or more it should be pretty amazing
Make more money
1910 has been and is one of my favorite bourbons....so glad you popped $$$ for this and it isn't a blow the doors off bourbon. I might try a pour at my local, but $120 is way over my retired guy bottle spend.
Try the new Barrell Foundation. It cost around the the same as 1910, and to my shock, it beat both 1910 and 1920 when I compared it to them.
@@AnAbortiveRomance THANKS...I have not cared for any of the Barrell expressions......I will try it !
@@jonclassical2024 If you don't like barrell, than maybe not. lol But I was shocked, as 1910 and 1920 are 2 of my favorites at their price points.
@@AnAbortiveRomance my other favs are Weller 107, Markers 46, Garrison Bros. Balmorha, Eagle Rare, Bardstown Fusion Series, Knob Creek 12, 4 Roses Sg. Brl.
1924 uses the Early Times mashbill which is also used for King of Kentucky. So it's 10 yr old, 100 proof KoK. Also, Birthday is $179 MSRP now. KoK is $399. Just for comparison. Also, it is not double Oaked. Neither is the 1920. Only the 1910 is double Oaked (and a couple of the 117 releases).
Piggybacking off this, I want to suggest Early Times bib to be included in the blind
imagine trying to say ET is lower proofed KoK. bahahahahahahahhahahahahahahaha
Early Times bib has completely disappeared from the shelves here. Used to be everywhere.
But it’s not at barrel proof like KoK
@@fidddle121It’s everywhere around me.
I have been really excited about this release and am still hoping to pick up a bottle. It makes sense that it would have a lot of oakiness, given the age statement, and I think you're spot on about it probably needing more proof. I do wish it had been more mindblowing for you guys, given the price.
If you’re in Louisville I know of a bar that has it for 15 for a pour
@@mattk7903 Oh, thanks! I'm not going to be in that area anytime soon, but I appreciate the heads-up.
I think I too might be turned off by the heavy oak notes, but truly the price point is where I may be out on the 1924. The 1910 has taken over the 1920 for me, as my favorite offering from Old Forester. I'd love to try the 1924, but don't really know if I'll be purchasing this bottle for myself.
You guys should do a blind between the 100 proof Old Forester products like I did! 1924, 1897, 117 series bottled in bond, and 100 proof black label store pick! 1st and 4th place was easy to determine but 2nd and 3rd place was coin flip so close! My results were
1st: Black label store pick obc kitchen
2nd: 117 series bottled in bond
3rd: 1924 4th: 1897
Really like the Old Forester 1910. And I also like Wild Turkey 101 RYE. Which I am snipping now as I write... This could be a special occasion moment..
So I have been riding thru the different whiskey row OF offerings over the past year. I'm not a super high proof guy, I'm happy typically in the 90-100 range, maybe a tick higher. I learned that 1920 is far too hot for my palate despite the excellent flavors (and that didn't ease off as the bottle was consumed over time either). My sweet spot is 1910, and at 93 proof and still double oaked with all of those beautiful flavors for ~$60, I'm likely to stay there, and not spend double for 1924. If a buddy offers me a pour, or I can find it out to dinner, sure I'll try it and may even like it, but won't seek it out for purchase in all likelyhood.
beautifully put
Trenton and Kurton gettin after it boys
Maybe add a mix of 1920/1910 in the blind, have heard a lot of people say they wish Old Forester would do a blend called 1915.
Hope they see this and do that
They already did one 2 years ago ..kinda. they did a bunch of mixed bourbons and they made the 1915. They gave me a shout out on that episode for suggesting it
@@BoozeandNewswithTimandDut but we’re talking about a blind with 1919, 20 & 24
@@bigreb62 gotcha
Dad was sipping and dreaming of KOK LOL!
"QUINTESSENTIAL" would be great to see on SLB merch.
Not putting butter on banana bread is a wild opinion.
Great review buddies!
I've only had orange label and was let down. Compared to 101, i love. I'm not convinced to try the other offerings based on tasting notes. Thanks for the deep dive, compare contrast tasting notes and opinions. Cheers
If it were a 50-70 dollar semi readily available product it'd be realistic. Where it stands now, it's a limited release, highly priced 10 yr product that is not attainable nor economical for most guys that might be in the market for a product like it. Even 70 bucks would be pushing it on the high end of pricing, at 115 retail, 175+ secondary, it's out of the question for most guys outside of people that have extra coin to not care about blowing on it. It just doesn't make sense to me to price it that fkn high.....
I enjoy the OF 1910 and 1920 and agree with Kurt that the most recent bottle of 1920 seems a bit off from the usual. I am looking forward to try the 1924 and will wait for the price to be below $120. The 1910 and 1920 are in the $55-60 range in my area, so I understand it will be somewhere in the $80-100 range - I hope!
Most of Old Forester's stuff is beyond my budget. But I can afford the 100 proof, and I really like it. I suspect that I'd like a lot of the others too.
3:39 The look on Trenton's face - priceless. 🙂
4:17 My mom made *fantastic* bread pudding.
I think I've mentioned before that I like the jazz piano that plays in the background. Tonight it's reminding me of *Peter Gunn,* which has a fair amount of jazz in it. Trenton, have you even heard of that show? 🙂
14:45 I couldn't hear the ice box (as a lot of people called it when I was young), so I don't think there's any reason to worry about it. 🙂
Great review guys.. saved me $120 👍
If you made enough money you’d buy it anyway
Had the opportunity to buy one of these twice at msrp but passed both times. The normal price is just too high for me to take a chance. Thought I used to love Old Forester in general, but recently I noticed there's only a few bottles of theirs I really enjoy (OF100, 1920, SBBS Rye).
The price tag makes me angry. People who go out and justify 120 for a 10y are only telling the distilleries its ok to charge that. this bottle should be priced with ER 10 and RR 10.
I managed to get one in Michigan for msrp. I really enjoy it and have no regrets. I dont think I would buy another at that price point though.
I’ve see enough videos from these two gents that I recognize the dissatisfaction. 😅
I know a thing or two about palate being off, sometimes Blanton’s taste different and when that happens I don’t push it and try again a few days later and all is good again. 😅
That's the worst when the palate is off. Or... maybe it's for the best, IYKWIM lol
You guys should put King Ranch in there as well for sheets and geegles.
I have a couple store picks of various brands that hit the 107-109 proof personally for me that's what hits me the best, and I truly think that's the sweet spot for a bourbon. Of course there are great offerings above and below that but I have found that to be the best in terms of flavor, bite but not overpowering, wonderful aromas but the ethanol doesn't blast your nose like a smelling salt (larceny BP I'm talking to you). I haven't tried 1924 yet but from the sounds of it a 108 proof version might hit the right spots to be a better buy.
Admittedly, we were a little heartbroken not to get this one at first. I know we could travel to the distillery to get it, but not sure if the $115 price point was worth it. We will stick to the OF 1920 and some single barrel selections all day. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Too many very good 10 year bourbons that are less than $120.
Hopefully they stay that way
Unfortunately price has nothing to do with flavor and is based on rarity
Legacy distillery charging so much for a 10yr is a piss off!
SLB Classics
0:22 Kurt did some hunting?!?
0:46 Kurt does get all the good stuff
1:12 Trenton struggles to read
2:08 blind sneak peak ?!?
2:29 whew steep price for a regular release
3:36 Kurt couldn’t help but take a sneaky sip to open it up
4:13 Trenton realizes the obvious. Bread in bread pudding
4:32 Trenton doesn’t like delicious food specifically butter on banana bread
5:50 Trenton smelled some weird stuff as a kid (we all probably smelled some acetone)
8:55 The boys don’t know what to do with their hands
9:38 Trenton doesn’t know a food “bananas foster”
10:06 QUINTESSENTIAL!
10:36 Kurt did his research
10:59 Trenton ruins the sip by speaking the flavors into his mouth
11:54 “this old chunkus” lol
12:48 trenton thinks Kurt ages his bourbon weird like he does
13:28 the boys are entitled to their opinions
14:43 Trenton can’t help but keep the sound perfect
15:55 Kurt wants more proof?!?
18:48 Don’t overpay for the bottle. It’s coming.
19:38 Kurt’s happy, that’s what matters right?
20:02 nice sign off and nod
absolutely perfect
Trenton, YES, you put butter on banana bread...lol
THANK YOU! I swear I’m not sure how he is my son sometimes!! He hates butter and frosting (2 of my favorite things lol)!!
Banana Pudding had vanilla wafers in it :)
Great… now I need banana pudding in my life.🙄🤣🤣🤣👍
Then Kurt mentioned bananas Forster.🤤
Now I’m starving.🤣🤣🤣👍🥃
Last year I had a bottle of 1920 that I loved. Drank it down to about 20% remaining and it sat a few months while I drank other things. Had a friend over and he’d never had 1920 before so I was excited to give him some. In that time of sitting, something happened and it wasn’t very good at all. It was definitely off. Sounds like the same experience you had.
bdubs! I had the exact same experience after 5’ish pours of 1920. My first pour of it was the best. Excellent flavors I was so happy I bought it. Then each pour after that it slowly lost a little flavor then totally just got flavorless and hot.
I’ve also had the exact same experience with 1920.
Wow... I need to revisit my 1920 and maybe should just make 1915 (bc 1910 is my favorite of all of them)
Dang. Was really hoping there was something up with just that 1 bottle. Shame as 1920 is one of my favorites. I’d like to think it can sit and still be good.
YESSSSSS!!! I'm lucky number 12!!!!
1924 is a different mashbill than all other old forester
It’s the same mashbill as KOk and early times bib
Wow 120.00 that's crazy they are 64.00 here in michigan I got mine last week and I love it
You're full of shit. $115 is msrp.
I am new to this and got my start by watching your videos for a few months before making my first purchase. So thank you for that. For me, I purchased 1920 first and just don't really like it. I purchased 1910 a few months later and absolutely love it. I chose 1920 first because you guys continually had high praise for it. Maybe Old Forester changed something about it recently. I dunno.
Nah it's the same as it's always been.
The higher proof might not be your jam at the moment, and palates differ, that's all. You might revisit it later and love it.
1910 is also great, the extra oaking gives it a very unique flavor, not surprised you like it a lot.
If you grab the regular old Forester 100 and get yourself really accustomed to the flavor profile it presents, you may find yourself appreciating the 1920 more.
1920 is high proof hooch that required a prescription: take by the spoonful. Pour 2oz and take baby sips. Long oak, bananas, kentucky hug. Perfect in a flask.
@@strictlydiesel8305 I am a rookie for sure but I love the higher proof. Big fan of Stagg Jr, Redwood Empire Cask Strength, Chattanooga Cask Strength, Blue Run, Westward Cask Strength, Barrell Anything, Alberta Cask Strength, Sagamore, ASW Fiddler, Four Gate, Kack Daniels SBBP Rye, and Ry3.
I don't think it's a proof issue. But that's just my opinion. I appreciate your comment though. I don't have many people to talk to about it.
Trenton, I know Curt has recommended the regular bottling of Frey Ranch, but I'm not sure if you've tasted it. To me, it's the sweetest bourbon I think I've ever tried. So you may enjoy it.
u know after slb drinks OF is now my go to brand idk JD and OF are my favs for the price ad value.
It’s have to be a rocket ship of balanced goodness over RR10 and KC12 to warrant that price
Kudos to Trenton not clapping back with "ok boomer" after the "I got mine." all in jest
I was looking forward to OF 1924 for a few reasons, 1) I like the other OF Row offerings, 2) OF Row is relatively easy to find in Canada and 3) OF Row is generally a decent value. In the past year the price for OF 1910/1920 have increased to 80-90 Cad, if 1924 becomes available and follows the 2x price as in the US, it will be close to 200 Cad. That's not a price point where I would even consider buying it.
Wow, this is making knob 12 look like a steal. Do new bourbon releases just double in price every few years?
Not gonna pursue this bottle .. BUT thing is 10 year old bourbon’s sometimes open up beautifully after they get some air to them ..
Butter on banana bread is good!
That 1920 old Forester I dumped down my drain
You must not like whiskey
That's my favorite Bourbon! 😢 stuff is so good
Doesn't like oak but likes a double barreled product... checks out.
Wonder what it would be like to create an Old Forester 1922 by blending the 1924 with 1920 (maybe not your bottle) to elevate the proof??
If I find one at MSRP I'll grab it, I'll never get my hands on a king of kentucky so this is as close as I'm getting. I may not buy a second.
It didnt seem to knock your socks off, and this year, i for one am going to spend less on bottles, so thanks. Cause i love the 1910-20.
I'm actually a big fan of 1897 over the others I have had.
Based on your review, I’m not going to run out and find the 1924. Wondering how it compares to OF BF, which I love, especially at $80.
Thanks for the review. I may still try it as I don’t mind the oak but agree the process point is a disappointment.
All I taste in 1920 is friggin BAND-Aids thanks to Trenton. I thought you were nuts at first but now that's all I can taste.
😂😂
My local Kroger is getting 20 cases of this tomorrow.
FYI: we can't hear the refrigerator when it comes on! lol
Someone was saying it has two yeast strains. King of Kentucky and Early Times.
OF 1920 is not double oaked - only the 1910 is.
I am 99% sure.
Minor correction.
Great review!
I’d be curious to see how this stacks up against knob 12, heavens door decades, and Eagle rare (all double digits under 100 dollars). 120 bucks for something that’s been proofed down from a major distillery is a bit high.
After wasting $60 on a bottle of 1920, I can't even say 1924 without cringing.
In the 117 series they is a 1910 extreme. Apparently with the 1910 they age 3.5 years and dump rebarrel for 9 months. In the 117 series they age it dump and rebarrel for 18 months. I think the price for the 117 series is around 110 a bottle. I myself have not seen none. But would like to know how the 2 1910 compare.
"Don't put butter on banana bread." Sorry Kurt, but how many times did you drop that kid on his head?
I did something wrong in raising him that’s for sure!!! Butter rocks!!
Butter of banana bread, sounds good to me.
Gentlemen, I think the 1920 has lost its luster. I think it just tastes a little young and hot. It’s not bad, but I’ll take the much richer barrel proof single barrels. I have a bottle of the 1924 waiting for me. I’ve heard too many mixed reviews. If this is oak heavy, I will love it. I’m down in Bedford, IN. btw. Cheers. I love your videos.
It's a milestone of 100 years since the government made Old Forester able to produce whiskey as a medicine. "Old Forester is the only bourbon brand produced before, during and after Prohibition. Probably won't get it because the price." -Old Forester Web page Would be neat to have at the bar with the rest.