Old Forester The President's Choice Straight Bourbon Barrel #108

Old Forester “The President’s Choice” Barrel No. 108 – Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Single Barrel Bourbon | Aged 101 Months (~8 Years 5 Months) | 61.75% ABV (123.5 Proof) | 750 mL

Process & Profile

Barrel #108 is part of Old Forester’s revered President’s Choice series—premium single barrels personally handpicked by the company president for their exceptional character. Distilled in mid-2014 and matured for 101 months in Louisville’s famed brick warehouses, this bottle owes its rich and complex profile to that extended maturation and expert selection. The whiskey is bottled at barrel strength (~61.75% ABV) with no chill filtration and natural color—delivering a bold, uncut expression.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Deep and rich dark fruits—plum, raisin—balanced by apricot brightness and mellow spice

• Palate: Viscous and polished, layering dried stone fruits, brown sugar, and dusty leather into a structured and elegant sip

• Finish: Silky and lingering with jammy fruit, earthy cocoa, caramel, and a refined warmth

What Makes It Special

• A rare President’s Choice release—barrel selected by the president for exceptional depth

• Aged beyond the usual 7–9 year range, demonstrating refined maturity and concentration

• Bottled at extremely high proof (~123.5) for full-bodied intensity and flavor

• Limited in production and collectible—barrel #108 has cultivated dedicated fan reverence

How to Enjoy

Serve neat in a Glencairn or snifter and let it rest about 10 minutes to reveal complexity and temper the proof. Best enjoyed slowly—alone or with dark chocolate or spiced desserts.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What proof is this bottle?
   Approximately 123.5 proof (61.75% ABV).

2. How old is it?
   Aged 101 months—just over 8 years.

3. Is it chill-filtered?
   No—it’s bottled at barrel proof without filtration.

4. How was Barrel #108 selected?
   Chosen by the Old Forester president based on superior flavor profile, part of a tradition begun in 1964.

5. How rare is it?
   Extremely. President’s Choice barrels are small-batch, single-barrel releases prized by collectors.