Charleston, West Virginia – The Bourbon Podcast, a leading platform for bourbon enthusiasts worldwide, has announced Old Forester 1924 as its 2024 Whiskey of the Year. Co-hosts Ben Salango, Joe Nassif, and Kyle Mork evaluated more than 100 whiskeys in blind tastings to crown this year’s winner.
“Old Forester 1924 stood out from the moment we tasted it,” said Ben Salango. “After sampling over 100 whiskeys, we performed a blind tasting of our top selections. Old Forester 1924 emerged as the clear winner due to its incredible flavor.”
A 10-year addition to the renowned Whiskey Row Series, Old Forester 1924 celebrates the brand’s rich history, including its Prohibition-era legacy when it secured a federal medicinal license (P-3). This limited release honors that era by blending diverse mash bills into a bourbon that embodies exceptional craftsmanship and heritage.
Joe Nassif noted the significance of the bourbon’s origins: “Learning that Old Forester 1924 barrels came from Brown-Forman’s Shively Warehouse G, the same as King of Kentucky’s 2024 release, was exciting. Spending half of its aging process in heat-cycling and the other half exposed to the elements adds to its complexity. It’s a creamy, vanilla-forward delight.”
Kyle Mork added, “We knew Old Forester 1924 was special when we first tasted it, but seeing it outperform highly allocated whiskeys in our blind tastings was remarkable. Its complexity, balance, and exceptional value made it an easy choice for Whiskey of the Year.”
Bourbon Podcast’s 2024 Top Whiskeys
Old Forester 1924 – Whiskey of the Year
King of Kentucky 16-Year-Old (127.3 proof)
William Larue Weller (125.8 proof)
George T. Stagg (136.1 proof)
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year, Batch 2 (107 proof)
Jack Daniel’s Coy Hill (127.1 proof)
Booker’s 2024-01 “Springfield Batch” (124.5 proof)
Russell’s Reserve 15 (117.2 proof)
Michter’s 10-Year Single Barrel Bourbon
Heaven Hill Grain to Glass Series
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