Rye & Straight Whiskey

Old Forester The President's Choice Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky – Single Barrel #79

750mL

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Old Forester The President's Choice Kentucky Straight Rye Whisky – Single Barrel #79 Old Forester added a rye to its President's Choice program in 2025, the first rye in the line. Like the bourbon, each bottle comes from one hand-picked barrel aged in Old Forester's Louisville warehouses and is bottled at its own barrel strength. The label is hand-filled with the barrel number, minimum age in months and proof. It uses Old Forester's rye recipe of 65% rye, 20% malted barley and 15% corn, and only a small number of barrels are released each year. Tasting Notes (Each barrel is different. Recent barrels reviewed by critics have shown:) • Nose: Grassy and herbal, with mint, black pepper, spiced syrup, raisin and charred oak • Palate: Rye spice and baking spice with brown sugar, brown butter, vanilla and leather • Finish: Dry charred oak and spice, with menthol and tobacco Product Details • Distillery: Old Forester Distilling Co., Louisville, Kentucky (Brown-Forman) • Style: Single barrel Kentucky straight rye whisky, barrel strength • Age: Exact months are stated on the label • Proof / ABV: Varies by barrel, traditionally 110 to 125 proof (see label) • Mash Bill: 65% rye, 20% malted barley, 15% corn • Size: 750ml • Availability: Very limited, single barrel #79 Why It Stands Out The President's Choice Rye is new, made only in small amounts, and every barrel is bottled separately with its own label. Rye fans and Old Forester collectors look for it. Serving Suggestions Taste it neat, then add a splash of water. Reviewers say water brings out gingerbread, pear and softer spice notes. Stop by Bansum Wine & Liquor in Patchogue or order online for shipping.