Old Forester Statesman Bourbon

Distiller's notes: "Inspired by the dynamic characters in the film,”Kingsman: The Golden Circle,” Old Forester Statesman offers bold flavor blended to a smooth 95 proof from hand-selected casks of our famed Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky from the warmest places in the warehouse. Because true character is only revealed after a little heat, the Statesman product offers an exceptional balance of heat and spice."

Mashbill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley

Notes from Breaking Bourbon:
Nose: An extremely bright and sweet aroma puts you under its spell with its fusion of cherry, brown sugar, vanilla, sugar cookie, and seasoned oak. It has a surprising intensity for its proof, yet manages to be well-rounded with its fragrances. The scents work acutely well together and produce an aroma that is all-too-hard to resist.

Palate: The whiskey immediately comes out of the gate making a positive impression with its sweet and fruity flavors. Cherry, confectioners’ sugar, cocoa, light banana, and caramel combine to create a robust and delectable experience. The flavors work well together, and while they don’t make the flavor palate overly complex on its surface, they work in tandem with its proof to create an excellent easy-sipping bourbon.

Finish: The heat gently ramps up during the sips finish and highlights its cinnamon and oaky side. It unfortunately features Old Forester’s typical funky aftertaste, but in this case it’s thankfully mild, fleeting, and largely inconsequential. Forgoing the majority of the palate’s sweeter notes during its finish helps create an overall balanced tasting experience, which allows its oakiness to help ground this bourbon before its done.