Old Forester The President's Choice Straight Rye Whiskey 2026 Release

Old Forester The President's Choice Straight Rye is a rare single-barrel, barrel-strength rye whiskey hand-selected by the President of Brown-Forman.

The President's Choice program bottles a small number of exceptional single barrels each year, chosen personally by the President of Brown-Forman and released at full cask strength, uncut and unfiltered. This rye is built on Old Forester's bold rye mash bill (65% rye, 20% malted barley, 15% corn), aged in heavily charred new American oak, with each barrel bottled at its natural proof — typically in the 110 to 120+ range — so strength and character vary from barrel to barrel.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Rye spice, dark cherry, toasted marshmallow, cinnamon, and saddle leather.
Palate: Powerful and layered, with black pepper, caramel, nutmeg, baked apple, and burnt sugar over spice-laced oak.
Finish: Long, warm, and spicy, with lingering dark chocolate, clove, and citrus peel.

Specifications

Producer: Old Forester (Brown-Forman)
Style: Single Barrel Straight Rye Whiskey (Barrel Proof)
Mash Bill: 65% Rye, 20% Malted Barley, 15% Corn
Proof: Varies by barrel (typically 110–120+)
Region: Kentucky, USA
Size: 700mL

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this bottled at barrel proof?
Yes — The President's Choice Rye is bottled at full cask strength, uncut and unfiltered, so proof varies by barrel (typically 110–120+).

How is it different from standard Old Forester Rye?
It is a single-barrel, barrel-strength release with unique characteristics determined by each individual cask, hand-selected by the President of Brown-Forman.

Is it a limited release?
Yes — only a small number of barrels are selected annually, making each bottle highly allocated and collectible.