Is the brand-new Old Forester Tribute Series worth the $300 price tag? Today, Wayne and Rebecca from Your Bourbon Journey crack open the inaugural 2026 release of the Old Forester Tribute Series—an ultra-premium Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky bottled at 115 proof!
Rebecca attended the exclusive launch event at Old Forester Distilling Co. on Whiskey Row in Louisville and captured an exclusive clip of Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris, who revealed the secret behind the blend: 12 years is only the youngest barrel in the batch—they go up from there!
Chris also breaks down the concept behind the Tribute Series: Old Forester’s “Greatest Hits Album.” Each annual release will honor one of the historic “Number One Hits” from the legendary Brand of Firsts. Kicking off the series is an homage to Old Forester becoming the first brand to launch a dedicated holiday Decanter Series in 1950, featuring iconic mid-century designs by Ernst Spuehler and Raymond Loewy (including the famous 1957 “Sputnik”).
Watch as we share Chris Morris’s insider remarks, discuss the vintage decanters with the distillery archives team, and put the liquid to the test for rich dark caramel, Bananas Foster, dark chocolate, allspice, and clove. Does this heat-cycled blend hit a Tony Gwynn line drive in its prime?
Have you spotted the Old Forester Tribute Series, or are you a fan of vintage mid-century bourbon decanters? Let us know in the comments below!
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Old Forester Tribute Series (Inaugural 2026 Release)
- Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
- Company: Brown-Forman
- Distillery: Old Forester Distilling Co. (Louisville, Kentucky)
- Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
- Age: 12 Years
- Proof: 115 Proof
- Announced: October 15, 2026
- Other: 700 mL custom mid-century homage decanter with metallic accents and an oversized stopper; small-batch blend sourced from heat-cycled warehouses rather than single lots.
- SRP: $299.99
- Purchased: 10/17/26 for $299.99 as part of the Tribute Launch Ticketed Event
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NOTE: The spirit in this review was purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.
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