Old Forester "The President's Choice" Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky
Product details
| Management number | 253707288 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$168.00 | Model Number | 253707288 | ||
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The new Old Forester “The President’s Choice” Rye (2025) is a rare, high-proof single-barrel expression—aged for almost 10 years and bottled at 119 proof—highlighting bold ripe spice, dark fruit, toasted oak, and concentrated complexity, making it a standout collectible from Old Forester’s signature single-barrel lineup.
🧭 Overview & Rarity
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First-ever rye released under the President’s Choice label, alongside the renowned bourbon version
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Each bottle is a single-barrel pick, hand-selected by Master Taster Melissa Rift and Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo—true curation at the highest level
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Originally only available at the Louisville distillery; now seeing its first national distribution in June 2025, though still in very limited quantities
🧪 Age & Proof
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Aged for 117 months (approx. 9.75 years) in newly charred American oak barrels
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Barrel strength, typically around 119 proof (59.5% ABV)
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Mash bill: Classic Old Forester rye recipe—65% rye, 20% malted barley, 15% corn
👃 Nose
Displays a rich, aromatic profile:
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Deep, clove-led spices: cinnamon, cracked black pepper
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Bright dark cherry, cedar, and warm baking spice linger on the nose
👄 Palate
A powerful yet refined sip:
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Bold rye spice kicks in early, woven with dark chocolate, molasses, burnt orange, and caramel oak—a balanced showcase of sweetness and heat
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Mouthfeel is robust and non-chill filtered, retaining full flavor and texture
🔚 Finish
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Long, warming, and menthol-tinged, with echoes of leather, sweet tobacco, and oak spice settling as the spice fades gently .
🎯 Why It Matters
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A rare venture into single-barrel rye from Old Forester, offering exceptional depth and aging rarely seen in their rye lineup
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Combines collectors’ intrigue with high-proof intensity, appealing to enthusiasts of bold, structured American whisky.
✅ Final Take
This inaugural President’s Choice Rye is a potent, expertly aged rye whiskey—delivering concentrated spice, dark-fruit sweetness, and oaky richness in barrel-proof form. It's a premium rye for your greatest sippers or as a standout cocktail savored neat or with a few drops of water.
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