{"product_id":"old-forester-150th-anniversary-batch-proof-03-03","title":"Old Forester 150th Anniversary Batch Proof 03\/03","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e126.8 proof. The third and final batch proof release in Old Forester's 150th anniversary limited series — America's first commercially bottled bourbon marks a century and a half.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOld Forester was founded by George Garvin Brown in 1870 as America's first commercially bottled bourbon. To mark 150 years, Old Forester released three limited batch proof expressions — each a unique selection of barrels bottled at cask strength with no proofing. Batch 03\/03 at 126.8 proof is the final release in the series and the highest proof of the three, making it the most powerful expression of the anniversary lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs a batch proof bourbon at 126.8 proof, Batch 03\/03 delivers the full intensity of Old Forester's aged bourbon program without dilution. The specific barrel selection for this final batch reflects the distillery team's vision for how the 150th anniversary series should close — bold, concentrated, and unrepeatable.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich amber with warm golden tones from the cask strength concentration.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and warm spice — the 126.8 proof presence is immediately evident.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full-bodied — dark caramel, dried fruit, rye spice, and integrated oak from barrels selected specifically for this final anniversary expression.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming — spice and oak fading into a clean, powerful close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eThe Three Anniversary Batches\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBatch 01\/03:\u003c\/strong\u003e First batch proof expression of the anniversary series\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBatch 02\/03:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126.4 proof — mid-series expression\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBatch 03\/03:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126.8 proof — final anniversary batch, highest proof\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Forester Distilling Co., Louisville, Kentucky (est. 1870)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eProof:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126.8 (63.4% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150th Anniversary Limited Edition, Batch 03\/03 (final batch)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/old-forester\"\u003eOld Forester collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Batch 03\/03 the most powerful of the three anniversary batches?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — at 126.8 proof it is the highest-proof of the three batches. Batch 02\/03 was 126.4 proof. The small proof difference reflects different barrel selections, with 03\/03's barrels naturally reaching a slightly higher proof after maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Old Forester called America's first bottled bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e George Garvin Brown began selling bourbon sealed in glass bottles with his signature in 1870 — guaranteeing the contents against adulteration. Old Forester is recognized as the first bourbon to be consistently sold in this form, establishing the industry standard.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow does this compare to Old Forester Birthday Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e Birthday Bourbon is released annually on September 2nd from 12-year-old barrels. The 150th Anniversary Batch Proof is a one-time commemorative series that will not be repeated. Both are limited expressions at high proof; the Anniversary is a singular historical moment.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 150th Anniversary Batch 03\/03 still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e In limited quantities. These were produced as a one-time commemorative series and are not restocked once sold.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Batch 03\/03 the most powerful of the three anniversary batches?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \\u2014 at 126.8 proof it is the highest-proof of the three batches. Batch 02\/03 was 126.4 proof. 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