Newb here and really like the OF stuff. 120 is a little hot for my beginner palate, but interesting and I’m sure I will love it in time. 1910 is where it’s at - love it and WRDO.
Outstanding review! You hit all of the high notes perfectly. For me, personally, old Forrester 1920 is the “fine cognac” of bourbons. There are so many, so very many, outstanding bourbons available on the market today and yet I find myself continually coming back to Old Forrester 1920 again and again. I know it’s totally a personal thing and everyone has their own taste notes and preferences. BUT for me, OF’s 1920 is just outstanding. Thanks for your excellent review
You are by far the finest reviewer of bourbon on TH-cam. You call it like you see it. You come across as someone who just wants to share your love of whiskey with no agenda. I'm an old guy so take it as a big compliment for what it's worth.
The 1910 has become the bottle I reach for more than any other on my bar (I have about 2 dozen nice whiskeys, including some very expensive Scotches and Irish). I love the 1920 too, but the 1910 is more approachable with the lower proof and makes a wonderful dessert/nightcap drink.
I completely agree with your thoughts on the 1910. The 1910 most definitely gets better after a little air gets in the bottle! I originally wasn’t sure if I liked it in the beginning but was sad when I finished the last pour. Highly recommend it!
i got a bottle of the 86 and loved it so my buddy told me his favortie is 1910 but i cant find it so i picked up the 1920 and it became my favorite bourbon first sip
The more things change ... The more they stay the same. Old Forester & Wild Turkey make some of this world's absolute best bourbons! Well done - 1920 is in my top five of what I would spend my money on.
The 1910 is one of my favorite daily drinkers. Even from the 1st pour ive loved it. For me its at that perfect level of sweetness and flavor while still retaining just enough of that whisky warmth. I've recommended it to all my friends non stop
I've had the 1910 and 1920. All I can say is they are amazing. Just fantastic noses and even better on the pallette. Two of the best bourbons out there today. Also very findable and probably better than alot of the allocated hard to find bourbons out there.
I am newer to your channel and was so excited to find that you did a tasting on this series. I have been drinking bourbon for about 6 years and it has taken me a while to work my way into trying Old Forester. I tried 1910 at a bar and fell in love with it. 1910 and 1920 have been my go-to bourbons for the past 6 months or so, and I recently purchased 1897 which I enjoy as well. Now I just need to decide whether or not to buy/try the 1870 just to complete the package. 😀
I was at a bar in SF this year. They made fantastic drinks and I ordered quite a few. At the end of the bartender's shift, he gave me a free shot. I was floored with how flavorful and smooth it was. When asked, he said it was Old Forester. It's been a favorite and a staple since (I'm assuming it was the 1920).
Thanks for the history lesson along with your impressions of these fine bourbon expressions. Very enjoyable and it looks there is a bottle of 1910 in my future! Thanks and keep it up.
Man, I LOVE your videos. I just ran across them and watched 4 in a row while sipping a Knob Creek 9-year-old. First, you are simply well spoken and engaging to listen to. But second, you know what you are talking about. What a propitious find for me. And might I add that I only use the word propitious if I have been drinking. Cheers!
Again great information about the history. Makes sense that someone from the pharmaceutical industry would be the one to start putting Whiskey in glass bottles just like the products he was used to working with. Agree that both Old Forester and its brother Woodford are very special wood flavor oriented perfect marriage of a big cooperage that owns distilleries they can order any special barrel they want for a more reasonable cost than someone custom ordering from a different business. Heard they age the staves a lot longer before making the barrels plus special toasts and chars. I started with the 1870 early on when had not gotten into cask strength yet and found it to be very good. Also it opens up quite a bit as you go down the bottle. From there went straight to the 1920 as it was so well reviewed and its great. Cheers Jason
Great review of a whole bunch a really good Bourbons. I completely agree the 1910 and 1920 are priced right where they should be but the 1897 and 1870 are a little bit overpriced for what they are in my opinion.
Just another fantastic review, Jason. Because of all the great reviews I went straight out and got me a bottle of 1920. Now I know this is a great bourbon but most of the time I just can't get past the strange finish I get from it. Delicious nose, palate is good then WHAM - horrible finish. Tannic oakiness? I just don't know. . . But here's a strange thing: SOMETIMES after sipping some of my other bourbons I'll go back to the 1920 and that horrible finish is GONE! Then this bottle is heaven. I have to stop myself from sucking it all down. This is the strangest thing I've run into on my (short) bourbon journey so far.
Thanks, I 'm psyched to try an old Forester bourbon. I'm already a fan of other Brown and Foreman Bourbons such as Jack Daniels and the Early times bottled in bond
1920 won me with the first bottle. I hope they can sustain the quality and formula. In addition to the flavors, I am charmed with it's contrasts, which I find unique. It reminds me of Debussy's "reflects dans l'eau" piano prelude - lights within a deep dark pool.
Really good line, my personal favorite is 1910. Like a moist yellow cake with some molasses and baking spices. 1920 is really good too!! Haven't tried the other two as of yet. Which is something to look forward to.
My brother has the 1920, our buddy has the 1910. I keep wanting the get the bottled in bond but my brother kept telling me he heard its not that good (eventhough he never had it) and the 1910 and 1920 are the only ones worth having. Idk why but i always seem to gravitate toward BIB/bonded bottles, 90-100 proof is my sweet spot. A few 110-115 proofs i really liked, but they have to drink below their proof or its too hot for me. I think im going to grab this BiB. Sounds like something id like from his review. I have a hard time with ppl saying something is good but not worth $50. To me, if its good/i like it, its worth $50.
Where I am from in North East England, I can regularly get my hands on the 86 proof and sometimes 1920, would love to try and get the others but its near impossible.
These in depth reviews just keep getting better and better. Fantastic info on this Whiskey row series Jason!! I think we can tell which one was your favorite lol. Cheers buddy!!!!
Great video my friend! 1920 is my favorite by far. 1910 can be good but it's very hit and miss for me. Never tried the other 2. After this video, I probably won't! Haha maybe at a bar. Cheers bud!
Did a 4 bottle tasting Friday night and one was the 1897, my first taste. I was pleasantly surprised at some of that cherry and liked more than a sample from a friend of the Statesman. But at just $10 less than the 1920, fuggetaboudit. The 1920 is so available around here and most places are $55 to 65 so screw those >$100 unobtainium or budget-breaker bottles. Hell, places that want $40 for Buffalo Trace or $120 for Blantons have the 1920 at under $70. To me, the only competition for value is a SP KC120 SiB at $40 to 45. Cheers!!
I ordered a pour of the 1920 at a restaurant this weekend and I got bubble gum notes on every sip. I've never experienced that in a bourbon before. It was really good, and it didn't drink like a 115 proof. Tonight I bought a bottle and I'm sitting here sipping on it and I am not finding the bubble gum note at all, and I can tell it's a high proof. I wonder if I didn't get what I ordered this weekend, or if maybe it's just the neck pour I'm drinking or what.. but this doesn't seem like the same bourbon I had at the restaurant.
There was a special two-pack for sale that allowed me to try the 1920. It was paired with the OF Signature 100 proof that you briefly mentioned. The 1920 is gone and I still have some of the other bottle. Really loved the 1920 and searched (in vain) for the special offer again; I think both bottles were about $65. Thanks, Jason.
Great review, Jason. I really love the 1920, but then I had the 1910 and I was simply wowed. I really enjoyed it on first pour. I cannot wait to try blending them together. Great suggestion. Keep up the great work!
I was able to get a bottle of ‘ The President’s Choice ‘ at the distillery back in June .. I had that blind with 1920, and while they’re both very good, I picked 1920 over TPC. While I’ve never had OFBB, I wouldn’t doubt that I’d pick 1920 over that too.
I may have to pay $80 for Old Weller Antique 107 but I'm so thankful I can get Old Forester 1920 for $50 all in. The Old Forester 1910 is so scarce by me though. I was told it was similar in flavor to the Michter's 10 Year Bourbon. I'm hoping to find the 1910 sometime soon.
@@TheMashandDrum Thanks for the prompt response. You've made my day. I was checking the Total Wine website and they had no ETA on the Old Forrester 1910. I'll keep an eye out for it in September.
Love lineup videos like this, maybe my favorite type of whiskey review video. I do think you are underselling the 1897. I've never had the nicer Old Forester products because I thought they were overpriced, but gave in last week and bought the 1897. (My only other options when I went were the 1870 and the Statesman.) I think the 1897 is pretty damn good. I currently have Evan Williams and Jim Beam BiBs open, and the 1897 wipes the floor with those two. Given the prominent oak note I agree that it's likely significantly older than 4 years, while the behemoths probably bottle their BiBs immediately after the 4Y mark. I could be wrong, but the alcohol burn is much more pronounced with the EW and JB.
I think the 1897 is really good as well. Everytime o talk to others about it is the price. But yeah, I think it's older and definitely more balanced than it's competition. But being double the price of alot of other BiBs I think everyone needs to try it and see how it tastes for them.
@@bigzach322 100 falls somewhere in between the 1870 and 1897. I personally like the BiB over the signature. I just think it has more complexity but I like the signatures proof, flavor and price over the 1890
@@TheMashandDrum Cool deal, I'll have to try that. Tangentially to this, I think a good double bass episode would be comparing 1910 to Woodford Double Oaked, and maybe throw in the cheaper Jim Beam Double Oak for comparison.
Had to go back and watch this again. I wasn’t a real fan of the 1910 at first pour, but as I got into the bottle, it really changed. It isn’t up to the 1920, but is a really fine expression. I found my first pours of all Old Forester bourbons, except the 86, are quite different from successive encounters. I haven’t found this to be that distinct in other producers. Why do you think this would be the case?
Really informative. I'm new to bourbon drinking. The 1920 is my favorite, by far, of the dozen or so bourbons I have tried. My experience with the 1910 is exactly the same as you described. I look forward to seeing how it tastes to me as it gets more time to open up. Based on the information you have provided, I don't think the 1870 or 1897 are for me.
Is there any other bourbon that you think tastes similar to the 1910? I love that stuff and only drink neat. I would love to serve my guests a whiskey sour with 1910 over the summer but the cost is too much for a large party. Thanks
The only one that has that type of sweet to me is Woodford double oaked. Sweet. Oaky and chocolatey. But that's about 50 bucks. You can use regular Woodford or even old Forester signature for cheaper options. They aren't as chocolate but they have notes of chocolate
I am really glad you did a review of the whole series. I have been looking for reviews on for the OF BIB...and you have me really interested. I have 1920 and absolutely love it. Sometimes I prefer the cheaper 100 proof depending on the day. Your description for the OF 1910 also has me very interested. At Costco they sell the 1910 and 100 proof bottles in a pack for (I believe) $69. I just subscribed to your channel today, so I am not sure if you have a video on this yet, but a Jefferson's collection would be cool as well! Thank you!
As a newbie to the channel im working my way into the back catalogue...whats interesting here is that this video is a year and a half old and Old Forester 1920 is referred to as "one of the best bourbons available"...i would argue thats still the case today in early 2021....just a great pour.
I like the 1870, 1910 and 1920, but I’m not a fan of the 1897. The 1897 just seems too hot for 100 proof, and I’m usually a big fan of BIB bourbon. The Statesman is also very good. If I had to pick my favorite of the Old Forester Whiskey Row series, it would be the 1910, but it’s really close with the 1920.
The Mash and Drum price points are always hard to deal with when you have reviewed and experienced as my whiskeys as you have. It’s hard not to compare to whiskeys in the same price point. Regardless you done an excellent job on this review!! Great job Jason!! Cheers Friend!!
Jason, Great series and glad you covered the "1915". Wish I had tried blending before I finished my 1910. Haven't seen the 1910 in like 12 months. Agreed the 1910 needs that few weeks after opening to more fully enjoy. To me, more like a dessert pour with those flavors. Any other blends with these 4 you think might be interesting? Had a sample from a friend of the Statesman and was pleasantly surprised but at $55, the 1920 wins easily and just a few bucks more.
Nice review of the Old Forester Whiskey Row Series. The 1920 is my favorite and had not considered blending with the 1910. Looking forward to trying that ASAP! I enjoy all of these but find myself reaching for the Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bottled-In-Bond nearly as often.
Thanks Karen. The BiB is the most compelling for me. I think it's great. Unfortunately there are alot of other bottled in bonds for alot cheaper. But I still think it's a great bourbon with perfect balance. Yes! The 1915 soon!!!
I actually want to get the whole whiskey row series, but the price definitely turns me away since I'm starting the collection. I have the BIB and will probably get the 1920 next.
I agree with you on the BIB and the 1920. Both are really good though. Looking forward to trying the 1910' but might skip the 1870 unless I see it at a bar. I'd love to see these compared to the birthday bourbon. I've only had a sip of the birthday, and I only had the 1920 for the first time yesterday, but they seem similar based on my experience
Just got into the whiskey row series. I'm having the same experience with the 1920 that you had with the 1910. The 1920 just drinks a little harsh (still early in the bottle though) and the proof seems to cover up a lot of the flavor profile as a sipper. Did it over a big ice cube the other night and it completely opened it up. Hoping as I get deeper in the bottle it opens up a bit as a sipper.
I feel the same about 1920. It’s good & I like the proof but tbh it didn’t blow my socks off. I’m going to try the 1910. I’ve heard people say the like 1910 better than Woodford double, and that means I have to try 1910.
Once again I find your reviews to be spot on. The 1920 has been a fave for quite a while. I bought a case so it’s always available. The bonded is very good but priced too high as you noted. Great job Jason.
New subscriber. Jason, I had to subscribe. Your energy and dedication can't be ignored. The intro music is kinda epic as well. I am not a high proof kinda guy but the 1920 is my all time favorite. Keep up the great content.
GREAT review, Jason. You did your research and yes, I did NOT like the 1910. I bought a 1920 and I may crack it open this weekend, but taking your advice to heart and I'll reconsider the 1910. Thanks, man!
Well done sir, All are good, 1920 is the best.
That 1920 is MY JAM!!! Just finished my bottle 🥃😭
Newb here and really like the OF stuff. 120 is a little hot for my beginner palate, but interesting and I’m sure I will love it in time. 1910 is where it’s at - love it and WRDO.
Outstanding review! You hit all of the high notes perfectly. For me, personally, old Forrester 1920 is the “fine cognac” of bourbons. There are so many, so very many, outstanding bourbons available on the market today and yet I find myself continually coming back to Old Forrester 1920 again and again. I know it’s totally a personal thing and everyone has their own taste notes and preferences. BUT for me, OF’s 1920 is just outstanding.
Thanks for your excellent review
You are by far the finest reviewer of bourbon on TH-cam. You call it like you see it. You come across as someone who just wants to share your love of whiskey with no agenda. I'm an old guy so take it as a big compliment for what it's worth.
Thanks edwards. For me it's history, the whiskey and the content. No BS. Cheer buddy
The 1910 has become the bottle I reach for more than any other on my bar (I have about 2 dozen nice whiskeys, including some very expensive Scotches and Irish). I love the 1920 too, but the 1910 is more approachable with the lower proof and makes a wonderful dessert/nightcap drink.
going to have to try that, i just got a 1920 today and i love it
At :58 I could tell the 1920 is the winner by the bottle fill levels.
LOL! Don't worry I have a backup..And I killed my 1910 with the pour for the review. lol
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@moose lmao...good one.
I was thinking the same thing.
I completely agree with your thoughts on the 1910. The 1910 most definitely gets better after a little air gets in the bottle! I originally wasn’t sure if I liked it in the beginning but was sad when I finished the last pour. Highly recommend it!
This is probably my favorite line-up of whiskeys!!! Old Forester really knows what they are doing!
i got a bottle of the 86 and loved it so my buddy told me his favortie is 1910 but i cant find it so i picked up the 1920 and it became my favorite bourbon first sip
The more things change ... The more they stay the same. Old Forester & Wild Turkey make some of this world's absolute best bourbons! Well done - 1920 is in my top five of what I would spend my money on.
The 1910 is one of my favorite daily drinkers. Even from the 1st pour ive loved it. For me its at that perfect level of sweetness and flavor while still retaining just enough of that whisky warmth. I've recommended it to all my friends non stop
It's definitely a great one. Easily my second favorite in the series.
Old Forrester 1920 is one of my favorites
I've had the 1910 and 1920. All I can say is they are amazing. Just fantastic noses and even better on the pallette. Two of the best bourbons out there today. Also very findable and probably better than alot of the allocated hard to find bourbons out there.
Just bought 1920 and 1897. Had 1920 last year for the first time and my God my mind was just floored with the flavor.
I'm new to the whiskey game and only have a hand full of bottles. I bought and tried the 1910 last night and I absolute love it. Cheers!
I am newer to your channel and was so excited to find that you did a tasting on this series. I have been drinking bourbon for about 6 years and it has taken me a while to work my way into trying Old Forester. I tried 1910 at a bar and fell in love with it. 1910 and 1920 have been my go-to bourbons for the past 6 months or so, and I recently purchased 1897 which I enjoy as well. Now I just need to decide whether or not to buy/try the 1870 just to complete the package. 😀
I was at a bar in SF this year. They made fantastic drinks and I ordered quite a few. At the end of the bartender's shift, he gave me a free shot. I was floored with how flavorful and smooth it was. When asked, he said it was Old Forester. It's been a favorite and a staple since (I'm assuming it was the 1920).
Thanks for the history lesson along with your impressions of these fine bourbon expressions. Very enjoyable and it looks there is a bottle of 1910 in my future! Thanks and keep it up.
The 1910 is my personal favorite
Man, I LOVE your videos. I just ran across them and watched 4 in a row while sipping a Knob Creek 9-year-old. First, you are simply well spoken and engaging to listen to. But second, you know what you are talking about. What a propitious find for me. And might I add that I only use the word propitious if I have been drinking. Cheers!
Lol. Thanks man. Glad your enjoying the content.
Excellent information! Just getting into whiskey... 1920 is now my first bottle.
Again great information about the history. Makes sense that someone from the pharmaceutical industry would be the one to start putting Whiskey in glass bottles just like the products he was used to working with. Agree that both Old Forester and its brother Woodford are very special wood flavor oriented perfect marriage of a big cooperage that owns distilleries they can order any special barrel they want for a more reasonable cost than someone custom ordering from a different business. Heard they age the staves a lot longer before making the barrels plus special toasts and chars. I started with the 1870 early on when had not gotten into cask strength yet and found it to be very good. Also it opens up quite a bit as you go down the bottle. From there went straight to the 1920 as it was so well reviewed and its great. Cheers Jason
Thanks man! This is my favorite series on the shelf. I hope it never goes away.
Great review of a whole bunch a really good Bourbons. I completely agree the 1910 and 1920 are priced right where they should be but the 1897 and 1870 are a little bit overpriced for what they are in my opinion.
Just another fantastic review, Jason. Because of all the great reviews I went straight out and got me a bottle of 1920. Now I know this is a great bourbon but most of the time I just can't get past the strange finish I get from it. Delicious nose, palate is good then WHAM - horrible finish. Tannic oakiness? I just don't know. . .
But here's a strange thing: SOMETIMES after sipping some of my other bourbons I'll go back to the 1920 and that horrible finish is GONE! Then this bottle is heaven. I have to stop myself from sucking it all down. This is the strangest thing I've run into on my (short) bourbon journey so far.
Another great video! Love the 1910! My favorite!
Thanks, I 'm psyched to try an old Forester bourbon. I'm already a fan of other Brown and Foreman Bourbons such as Jack Daniels and the Early times bottled in bond
Great video. I just had a flight of all 4 at The Stave in Frankfurt.
I love the 1920, one of my favorite bourbons out there. Lucky it $48 out here in AZ.
My favorite lineup in whiskey.
1920 won me with the first bottle. I hope they can sustain the quality and formula. In addition to the flavors, I am charmed with it's contrasts, which I find unique. It reminds me of Debussy's "reflects dans l'eau" piano prelude - lights within a deep dark pool.
Me too but so far so good!
Great video. Old Forester is one of my favorites Bourbons.
Really good line, my personal favorite is 1910. Like a moist yellow cake with some molasses and baking spices. 1920 is really good too!! Haven't tried the other two as of yet. Which is something to look forward to.
My brother has the 1920, our buddy has the 1910. I keep wanting the get the bottled in bond but my brother kept telling me he heard its not that good (eventhough he never had it) and the 1910 and 1920 are the only ones worth having. Idk why but i always seem to gravitate toward BIB/bonded bottles, 90-100 proof is my sweet spot. A few 110-115 proofs i really liked, but they have to drink below their proof or its too hot for me. I think im going to grab this BiB. Sounds like something id like from his review. I have a hard time with ppl saying something is good but not worth $50. To me, if its good/i like it, its worth $50.
Loved the 1910 at first sip. Great video.
Your comment on 1910 was spot on, did not like it right away but as it opened up there was so much more there.
Ive only had the 1910. I got the same vanilla, cherry and coffee notes with a spicy maple oak flavor. Syrupy mouth. Pretty good.
Hey Jason.........Nice to see this review as Old Forester 1920 and 1910 are two of my favs..........Slainte!!
Thanks Gman! Yeah wanted to do the whole series since 1910 and 1920 seem to be the most talked about. Cheers!
Well done Jason. Loaded with interesting information. Made my mouth water.
Thanks Paul! Glad you enjoyed it!
Really enjoy your no nonsense reviews.
Where I am from in North East England, I can regularly get my hands on the 86 proof and sometimes 1920, would love to try and get the others but its near impossible.
I love Old Forester , the Statesman is one of my favorites.
These in depth reviews just keep getting better and better. Fantastic info on this Whiskey row series Jason!! I think we can tell which one was your favorite lol. Cheers buddy!!!!
Lol! Thanks Dusty. 1915 is slowly becoming my fav though. Ha.
Great video my friend! 1920 is my favorite by far. 1910 can be good but it's very hit and miss for me. Never tried the other 2. After this video, I probably won't! Haha maybe at a bar. Cheers bud!
Thanks for insight and answering a few of my questions. 1920 is my next purchase.
great comparison! I've been curious about this brand and this gives me an idea of where to start.
I am from the future, December 2021, to tell you, "U R DA MAN!"
Nice video. I've yet to buy the 1910, but definitely on my list.
Great call mixing the two 🍻
I like em all my least favorite was Bottled in Bond. I’ll buy the other 3 again anytime. Great show as always
Did a 4 bottle tasting Friday night and one was the 1897, my first taste. I was pleasantly surprised at some of that cherry and liked more than a sample from a friend of the Statesman. But at just $10 less than the 1920, fuggetaboudit. The 1920 is so available around here and most places are $55 to 65 so screw those >$100 unobtainium or budget-breaker bottles. Hell, places that want $40 for Buffalo Trace or $120 for Blantons have the 1920 at under $70. To me, the only competition for value is a SP KC120 SiB at $40 to 45. Cheers!!
I absolutely love the 1870. It doesn't get enough recognition. IMO
A bottle followed me home tonight. This might be my new daily.
I ordered a pour of the 1920 at a restaurant this weekend and I got bubble gum notes on every sip. I've never experienced that in a bourbon before. It was really good, and it didn't drink like a 115 proof. Tonight I bought a bottle and I'm sitting here sipping on it and I am not finding the bubble gum note at all, and I can tell it's a high proof. I wonder if I didn't get what I ordered this weekend, or if maybe it's just the neck pour I'm drinking or what.. but this doesn't seem like the same bourbon I had at the restaurant.
I haven’t had the 1870 but a huge fan of this series. 1920 is in my top 5
There was a special two-pack for sale that allowed me to try the 1920. It was paired with the OF Signature 100 proof that you briefly mentioned. The 1920 is gone and I still have some of the other bottle. Really loved the 1920 and searched (in vain) for the special offer again; I think both bottles were about $65. Thanks, Jason.
I love the 1920...It's my only go to when I make an Old Fashion.
Old Forester is great quality whiskey.
- Patrick
Would love to see this done with the High West line.
noted! Thanks!
High west does a lot of interesting blends and finish barrel in very small batches that are amazing.
I love this suggestion!
Great review, Jason. I really love the 1920, but then I had the 1910 and I was simply wowed. I really enjoyed it on first pour. I cannot wait to try blending them together. Great suggestion. Keep up the great work!
We need a remix of this one. Have they changed at all. How does 1924 fit in, etc
Got the 20, now I'm super stoked to go grab the 10 and do some blending
We had all 4 in a tasting at Old Forester recently, and I have an open bottle of 1920. I prefer the 1897. My wife preferred the 1910.
what a great vid, love the comparison vids. Great Work.
Finally found some 1920 in Pa. 55 bucks, love it
1920 is one of my all time favorites. You can probably pair it with pancakes
Sounds like the OF 1920 is a must have for the collection!! Love your reviews as always. Look forward to the next live stream!!
It definitely is!
The Mash and Drum, picked up a bottle of 1920 today. Wow, it is delicious!! Thanks for the suggestion.
@@HangingMossMedia it's really really good. Will get sweeter as it.opens up too. Cheers and glad you like it.
The 1897 had an herbal eucalyptus note that was a dealbreaker for me but I am looking forward to trying the 1910 and 1920.
I was able to get a bottle of ‘ The President’s Choice ‘ at the distillery back in June .. I had that blind with 1920, and while they’re both very good, I picked 1920 over TPC. While I’ve never had OFBB, I wouldn’t doubt that I’d pick 1920 over that too.
I may have to pay $80 for Old Weller Antique 107 but I'm so thankful I can get Old Forester 1920 for $50 all in. The Old Forester 1910 is so scarce by me though. I was told it was similar in flavor to the Michter's 10 Year Bourbon. I'm hoping to find the 1910 sometime soon.
Old Forester is bottling more of it now. Start looking around in September for more 1910. 50 bucks is an amazing price for the 1920. cheers!
@@TheMashandDrum Thanks for the prompt response. You've made my day. I was checking the Total Wine website and they had no ETA on the Old Forrester 1910. I'll keep an eye out for it in September.
Love lineup videos like this, maybe my favorite type of whiskey review video. I do think you are underselling the 1897. I've never had the nicer Old Forester products because I thought they were overpriced, but gave in last week and bought the 1897. (My only other options when I went were the 1870 and the Statesman.) I think the 1897 is pretty damn good. I currently have Evan Williams and Jim Beam BiBs open, and the 1897 wipes the floor with those two. Given the prominent oak note I agree that it's likely significantly older than 4 years, while the behemoths probably bottle their BiBs immediately after the 4Y mark. I could be wrong, but the alcohol burn is much more pronounced with the EW and JB.
I think the 1897 is really good as well. Everytime o talk to others about it is the price. But yeah, I think it's older and definitely more balanced than it's competition. But being double the price of alot of other BiBs I think everyone needs to try it and see how it tastes for them.
How does it compare to the OF Signature 100 Proof?
@@bigzach322 100 falls somewhere in between the 1870 and 1897. I personally like the BiB over the signature. I just think it has more complexity but I like the signatures proof, flavor and price over the 1890
@@TheMashandDrum Cool deal, I'll have to try that. Tangentially to this, I think a good double bass episode would be comparing 1910 to Woodford Double Oaked, and maybe throw in the cheaper Jim Beam Double Oak for comparison.
@@bigzach322 I like that. Will write that down.
That 1915 blend is a great idea. I'll have to try that sometime.
Great review, Jason. That Prohibition Style is so dark. I'm glad you enjoyed that 1915! :-)
Thanks! I had to mention it! The 1915 is a great blend. Cheers!
Had to go back and watch this again. I wasn’t a real fan of the 1910 at first pour, but as I got into the bottle, it really changed. It isn’t up to the 1920, but is a really fine expression. I found my first pours of all Old Forester bourbons, except the 86, are quite different from successive encounters. I haven’t found this to be that distinct in other producers. Why do you think this would be the case?
You do such a great job of giving everyone all the information about the whiskey.
Great review of the line Jason. Have had a bottle of the original and prohibition and really liked both. Cheers
Cheers Donner! Thanks!
1910 is one of my favs.
Really informative. I'm new to bourbon drinking. The 1920 is my favorite, by far, of the dozen or so bourbons I have tried. My experience with the 1910 is exactly the same as you described. I look forward to seeing how it tastes to me as it gets more time to open up. Based on the information you have provided, I don't think the 1870 or 1897 are for me.
Excellent review! I definitely enjoyed the comparison of all four.
Thanks so much! Thanks for watching!
Refreshing line up and review on the whole series. Great job!
Thanks William!
Is there any other bourbon that you think tastes similar to the 1910? I love that stuff and only drink neat. I would love to serve my guests a whiskey sour with 1910 over the summer but the cost is too much for a large party. Thanks
The only one that has that type of sweet to me is Woodford double oaked. Sweet. Oaky and chocolatey. But that's about 50 bucks. You can use regular Woodford or even old Forester signature for cheaper options. They aren't as chocolate but they have notes of chocolate
@@TheMashandDrum Thanks for response. I knew if anyone could help it would be you!
@@marcusf3636 always glad to help
Found this video late. Went through the Whiskey Row the night I watched it and I have to say I have a new found respect for Old Forester
I spy a Stranahan’s bottle in the back. My favorite whiskey. Great channel!
I am really glad you did a review of the whole series. I have been looking for reviews on for the OF BIB...and you have me really interested. I have 1920 and absolutely love it. Sometimes I prefer the cheaper 100 proof depending on the day. Your description for the OF 1910 also has me very interested. At Costco they sell the 1910 and 100 proof bottles in a pack for (I believe) $69. I just subscribed to your channel today, so I am not sure if you have a video on this yet, but a Jefferson's collection would be cool as well! Thank you!
As a newbie to the channel im working my way into the back catalogue...whats interesting here is that this video is a year and a half old and Old Forester 1920 is referred to as "one of the best bourbons available"...i would argue thats still the case today in early 2021....just a great pour.
I would agree.
Great line-up review Jason. I have tried the 1920 and I do love it. Have not tried the others yet. Looking forward to trying the rest. Cheers!
Cheers Miguel!
I like the 1870, 1910 and 1920, but I’m not a fan of the 1897. The 1897 just seems too hot for 100 proof, and I’m usually a big fan of BIB bourbon. The Statesman is also very good. If I had to pick my favorite of the Old Forester Whiskey Row series, it would be the 1910, but it’s really close with the 1920.
Great summary! It's too bad that our local bourbon selection does not allow me to obtain most of them...
Yeah I heard you cant get in Canada. So crazy!
Nice break down of the Whiskeys in this series Jason!!! Great video as always friend!! Cheers!!!🥃
Thanks Brent. Was cool to learn about and go through all of these. The BiB was a surprise but the price point is rough.
The Mash and Drum price points are always hard to deal with when you have reviewed and experienced as my whiskeys as you have. It’s hard not to compare to whiskeys in the same price point. Regardless you done an excellent job on this review!! Great job Jason!! Cheers Friend!!
If you’ve ever cut a redwood with a chain saw, that’s 1910 on the noise. Delicious!
I get a ton of the char and smoke in 1910...like s’mores by the fire pit. He 1915 blend is insane. But I still take 1920 above all
*The 1915...
I agree. When the 1910 opens up it really gets alot better. But yes. 1920 for the world! Yes the 1915 is sooooo good.
Jason, Great series and glad you covered the "1915". Wish I had tried blending before I finished my 1910. Haven't seen the 1910 in like 12 months. Agreed the 1910 needs that few weeks after opening to more fully enjoy. To me, more like a dessert pour with those flavors. Any other blends with these 4 you think might be interesting? Had a sample from a friend of the Statesman and was pleasantly surprised but at $55, the 1920 wins easily and just a few bucks more.
Nice review of the Old Forester Whiskey Row Series. The 1920 is my favorite and had not considered blending with the 1910. Looking forward to trying that ASAP! I enjoy all of these but find myself reaching for the Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bottled-In-Bond nearly as often.
Thanks Karen. The BiB is the most compelling for me. I think it's great. Unfortunately there are alot of other bottled in bonds for alot cheaper. But I still think it's a great bourbon with perfect balance. Yes! The 1915 soon!!!
I actually want to get the whole whiskey row series, but the price definitely turns me away since I'm starting the collection. I have the BIB and will probably get the 1920 next.
I agree with you on the BIB and the 1920. Both are really good though. Looking forward to trying the 1910' but might skip the 1870 unless I see it at a bar. I'd love to see these compared to the birthday bourbon. I've only had a sip of the birthday, and I only had the 1920 for the first time yesterday, but they seem similar based on my experience
GREAT VID. NO BETTER ONE-STOP-KNOWLEDGE TO BOURBON THAN M&D.
Cheers man!!!
Just got into the whiskey row series. I'm having the same experience with the 1920 that you had with the 1910. The 1920 just drinks a little harsh (still early in the bottle though) and the proof seems to cover up a lot of the flavor profile as a sipper. Did it over a big ice cube the other night and it completely opened it up. Hoping as I get deeper in the bottle it opens up a bit as a sipper.
I feel the same about 1920. It’s good & I like the proof but tbh it didn’t blow my socks off. I’m going to try the 1910. I’ve heard people say the like 1910 better than Woodford double, and that means I have to try 1910.
I’m a cigar smoker and I like an oaky taste so the 1910 is the best in my opinion.
Once again I find your reviews to be spot on. The 1920 has been a fave for quite a while. I bought a case so it’s always available. The bonded is very good but priced too high as you noted. Great job Jason.
The only old forester I’ve had is the 1910 and I totally agree that it isn’t great to start with but it does open up after a few pours
I got the 1910 for $43 yesterday.
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Jason, I had to subscribe. Your energy and dedication can't be ignored. The intro music is kinda epic as well. I am not a high proof kinda guy but the 1920 is my all time favorite. Keep up the great content.
GREAT review, Jason. You did your research and yes, I did NOT like the 1910. I bought a 1920 and I may crack it open this weekend, but taking your advice to heart and I'll reconsider the 1910. Thanks, man!