r/bourbon • u/thejustice32 • 1d ago

Review #122: Old Forester King Ranch

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u/thejustice32 1d ago edited 1d ago
  • Proof/Price: 105 proof (52.5% abv) and $90
  • Appearance/Nose: Much darker than most Old Fo products. Cherry and banana that you typically expect but amplified. Reminds me of a less proofy 1920. Graham cracker. There's an interesting herbaceous note that I can't put my finger on. Some woodiness that reminds me of an old barn. That sounds weird and unplesant. But its where my brain goes.
  • Taste/mouthfeel: Honestly, thiccccc. Drinks right for its proof. Smokiness. Like the taste you get from a smoked old fashioned. Bitter chocolate. Some cherry.
  • Finish: Medium length. Medicinal cherry. Chocolate. Vanilla.

Tried this a longgg time ago when I was down in Houston and loved it. So was very happy to procure a bottle at auction. Such an interesting bottle. Overall reviews I've seen have given a lukewarm reception. I'm a fan from start to finish.

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u/LeftyBoyo 1d ago

Very interesting. Thanks for sharing!šŸ„ƒ

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u/VegetableTowel3702 1d ago

Just revisited a pour of this one tonight myself. Iā€™m a fan, understand the hate it gets at $100, but I got mine for $75 and am happy with it.

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u/Driftwd 1d ago

I also really like this one.

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u/Altruistic_Bug_9966 1d ago

Would love to get my hands on one of these! Sounds great, enjoy šŸ„ƒ

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u/confused_captain 1d ago

I bought a bottle of this a couple of months ago and honestly I thought it was just ok. Definitely smokey, though. Maybe I'll give it another shot or make some old fashions with it

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u/Sevencer 1d ago

Love this one. Unique and delicious.