{"id":250,"date":"2025-06-19T16:48:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T21:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/?p=250"},"modified":"2025-12-22T15:59:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T21:59:50","slug":"old-forester-single-barrel-springhill-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/19\/old-forester-single-barrel-springhill-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Old Forester &#8211; Single Barrel &#8211; Springhill 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"old-forester-single-barrel-springhill-2025-es-bj-tl\">Old Forester Single Barrel \u2013 \u201cSpringHill 2025 ES, BJ, TL\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Proof:<\/strong> 132.7\u2003\u2022\u2003<strong>Warehouse I \u2013 Floor 7<\/strong><br><strong>Barrel Strength \/ Cask Strength Selection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OldForester-SpringHill-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Rows of Old Forester Single Barrel bourbon bottles with blue labels and gold necks displayed on a liquor store shelf.\" class=\"wp-image-251\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OldForester-SpringHill-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OldForester-SpringHill-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OldForester-SpringHill-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OldForester-SpringHill.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Henry Turner &#8211; June 19 2025 \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OldForester-SpringHill-Display-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Large in-store display of Old Forester bourbon bottles stacked on a black three-tier stand inside a SpringHill wine and spirits shop.\" class=\"wp-image-252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OldForester-SpringHill-Display-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OldForester-SpringHill-Display-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OldForester-SpringHill-Display-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/arkansasliquor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/OldForester-SpringHill-Display.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image \u00a9 Henry Turner &#8211; June 19 2025 \u2013 Used for editorial purposes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A powerful new Old Forester Single Barrel has arrived \u2014 the <em>SpringHill 2025 ES, BJ, TL<\/em> release, bottled at an intense 132.7 proof straight from <strong>Warehouse I, Floor 7<\/strong>. This barrel represents the best of Old Forester\u2019s private selection program, offering an uncut, undiluted expression of one carefully chosen cask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"about-the-old-forester-single-barrel-program\">\ud83e\udd43 About the Old Forester Single Barrel Program<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Old Forester Single Barrel Program<\/strong> gives retailers and private groups the rare opportunity to select their own unique barrel from the Old Forester distillery in Louisville, Kentucky. Each barrel develops its own character based on warehouse location, floor, and micro-climate, resulting in one-of-a-kind flavor profiles that can\u2019t be replicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These releases are offered in two styles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>100 Proof Single Barrel:<\/strong> A more traditional proofed-down version showcasing balance and richness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrel Strength Single Barrel:<\/strong> A pure, cask-strength expression bottled exactly as it comes from the barrel \u2014 often exceeding 130 proof \u2014 capturing Old Forester\u2019s boldest and most concentrated flavors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Because every barrel is unique, flavor and proof vary from bottle to bottle, making each release collectible and memorable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"a-brief-history-of-old-forester\">\ud83c\udfed A Brief History of Old Forester<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1870 by <strong>George Garvin Brown<\/strong>, Old Forester holds the distinction of being <strong>America\u2019s first bottled bourbon<\/strong>. At a time when whiskey was often sold from barrels of questionable purity, Brown revolutionized the industry by sealing his bourbon in glass bottles \u2014 guaranteeing quality and consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout <strong>Prohibition (1920-1933)<\/strong>, Old Forester was one of the few distilleries granted a federal permit to produce \u201cmedicinal whiskey,\u201d allowing the brand to continue uninterrupted when most others closed. Today, Old Forester remains under the ownership of <strong>Brown-Forman<\/strong>, still produced on historic Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The brand\u2019s mash bill \u2014 <strong>72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley<\/strong> \u2014 delivers the signature Old Forester balance of sweet caramel and bold spice. The higher rye content contributes to its distinctive baking-spice kick, often described as cinnamon, clove, and nutmeg, complemented by notes of banana, toffee, and oak.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tasting-notes-general-barrel-strength-profile\">\ud83d\udd25 Tasting Notes (General Barrel Strength Profile)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While each single barrel offers its own nuance, the <strong>Barrel Strength Old Forester<\/strong> series typically showcases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nose:<\/strong> Vanilla bean, caramel, toasted oak, and hints of ripe banana.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Palate:<\/strong> Bold layers of brown sugar, dark cherry, baking spice, and cocoa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finish:<\/strong> Long, warm, and oak-forward with lingering sweetness and spice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"availability\">\ud83d\udccd Availability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>SpringHill 2025 ES, BJ, TL<\/em> barrel is an exclusive <strong>Single Barrel Selection<\/strong> bottled at 132.7 proof from <strong>Warehouse I, Floor 7<\/strong> \u2014 expect power, depth, and a classic Old Forester flavor experience. Supplies are limited, and as with all single barrels, once it\u2019s gone, it\u2019s gone forever.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Old Forester Single Barrel \u2013 \u201cSpringHill 2025 ES, BJ, TL\u201d Proof: 132.7\u2003\u2022\u2003Warehouse I \u2013 Floor 7Barrel Strength \/ Cask Strength Selection A powerful new Old Forester Single Barrel has arrived [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":251,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_gspb_post_css":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_EventAllDay":false,"_EventTimezone":"","_EventStartDate":"","_EventEndDate":"","_EventStartDateUTC":"","_EventEndDateUTC":"","_EventShowMap":false,"_EventShowMapLink":false,"_EventURL":"","_EventCost":"","_EventCostDescription":"","_EventCurrencySymbol":"","_EventCurrencyCode":"","_EventCurrencyPosition":"","_EventDateTimeSeparator":"","_EventTimeRangeSeparator":"","_EventOrganizerID":[],"_EventVenueID":[],"_OrganizerEmail":"","_OrganizerPhone":"","_OrganizerWebsite":"","_VenueAddress":"","_VenueCity":"","_VenueCountry":"","_VenueProvince":"","_VenueState":"","_VenueZip":"","_VenuePhone":"","_VenueURL":"","_VenueStateProvince":"","_VenueLat":"","_VenueLng":"","_VenueShowMap":false,"_VenueShowMapLink":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-250","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-springhill"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Old Forester - Single Barrel - Springhill 2025 - Arkansas Liquor<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Old Forester Single Barrel \u201cSpringHill 2025 ES, BJ, TL\u201d \u2013 132.7 proof, Warehouse I Floor 7 release. 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