Eight bartenders from London, Manchester, Leeds and Edinburgh travelled to Kentucky earlier in the year with Old Forester master taster Jackie Zykan to select the first UK barrel.
“Just like a fingerprint, each barrel is truly singular,” said Zykan. “This unique expression is hand selected by bourbon enthusiasts, each bottling impossible to replicate.
“A buyer can select a custom flavour profile to enjoy on its own, over ice or curate completely unique cocktail recipes, whether you want something with balanced baking spice for a classic Old Fashioned or more vibrant flavours for a Whiskey Smash, each barrel’s unique profile creates a palate of flavours for cocktails to come to life.”
Old Forester Single Barrel will be available at Cottonopolis, Smokestack, Science & Industry, Swift, Hoot the Redeemer, All Star Lanes, Royal Institution and other specialist off-trade retailers.
Each barrel is aged between four and five years and selected from a variety of locations within the barrel house to allow for maximum diversity of flavour.
