Whiskeyland releases Old Forester documentary as 1924 returns to shelves
Whiskeyland, the documentary series by Brooklyn's Balas Brothers, releases a new episode exploring Old Forester's 156-year history as America's oldest bourbon brand. The film coincides with the return of 1924, the distillery's 10-year-old expression from its Whiskey Row series.
Whiskeyland Debuts Documentary on Old Forester's 156 year history as 1924 returns to shelves
Rare, archived footage, interviews captured for in-depth look at Old Forester
A new documentary exploring the 156-year history Old Forester – the only bourbon to exist before, during and after Prohibition – debuts today.
The film, by the Balas Brothers of Brooklyn and their Whiskeyland series, is being released to celebrate the return of 1924, Old Forester's 10-year-old age-stated bourbon, part of the celebrated Whiskey Row series.
"We're honored to share the story of Old Forester, founded by George Garvin Brown in 1870, with a wider audience," Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo said. Old Forester is the founding brand of Brown-Forman, one of the world's largest spirits companies, and the company is still controlled by the Brown family.
Whiskeyland is a documentary series exploring the people, places, and histories behind American whiskey through intimate, story-driven filmmaking.
The Old Forester episode launched today on Whiskeyland TV youtube channel with streaming platforms (including: Amazon Prime, Relay and Tubi) coming soon. Watch Whiskeyland's full episode: HERE.
"What excited us most about making this episode was the chance to dive deep into America's oldest whiskey brand, Old Forester, and bring the archives and tales to life, only to realize that, in the process, we were becoming part of that same tradition," said filmmaker Ryan Balas.
Old Forester's 1924 bottle honors a moment when the brand was able to acquire barrels from distilleries forced to close during Prohibition. Old Forester took those barrels and bottled it under the brand name. Old Forester was able to continue operations because the federal government issued it a medicinal whiskey permit.
Tasting Notes:
- Color: Dark graham cracker.
- Aroma: Soft notes of fudge, cocoa, marzipan, and cured tobacco layered over
- hints of rich oak and warm cinnamon.
- Flavor: Chocolate-covered graham cracker dusted with cinnamon.
- Finish: Hints of spice and graham cracker crumbles.
Old Forester 1924 is 50% ABV (100-proof) and will be available beginning today, January 15 at the Old Forester Distillery, in our online store at shop.oldforester.com for shipping to states where it is legal (D.C., KY, NE, NH, ND only) and at participating retailers.
