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Tasting Tuesday: Five at 100 — The Old Forester Family Showdown

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Five Brown-Forman bourbons, all at 100 proof, compete in a blind tasting. Old Forester 1924 takes the crown, but Single Barrel nearly steals it, Cooper’s Craft delivers a surprise, and the least expensive bottle turns out to be the biggest bargain. Sometimes the best bourbon and the best buy aren’t the same thing. Continue reading →

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Two Bottles, Two Moments

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

On top of our China cabinet sits an empty bottle of Old Forester 1924. The label is worn from being handled and passed around, and across the glass, in black ink, is a short inscription from my daughter Lizzi. It’s … Continue reading →

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