Old Forester 117 Series Warehouse H Batch 001 Straight Bourbon Whisky 375ml

Old Forester 117 Series Warehouse H Batch 001 Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky arrives at an approachable 98 proof (49% ABV) in a 375ml bottle, a highly localized expression within Old Forester's limited 117 Series from Louisville, Kentucky. Released in February 2023 by Brown-Forman's founding brand - America's first bottled bourbon, sealed and signed by George Garvin Brown in 1870 - Warehouse H marks a dedicated study in microclimate maturation: it features liquid drawn entirely from barrels resting inside the historic, four-story brick rickhouse whose construction began shortly after World War II in 1946.

The name describes the specific environmental dynamics of this legendary structure rather than a production method. Housing 50,000 barrels, Warehouse H utilizes a unique heat-cycling design during winter months to keep the spirit active, drawing warmth from steam pipes to mimic the hot Kentucky summer. That distinct heat profile means the first floor occasionally experiences the highest temperatures, completely altering how the liquid interacts with the charred American oak and presenting a softer, uniquely sweet interpretation of Old Forester's classic style.

In the glass, the official tasting notes open with rich aromas of sweet caramel popcorn, smooth vanilla and warm baked apple pie over undertones of cedar and lemon peel. A medium weight texture coats the palate with classic brown sugar and lemon meringue pie sweetness while a peppery rye bite and moderate oak char add depth, and the finish leads with a soft, medium length, yielding subtle notes of ripe banana, cloves and a warm citrus custard tart. Warehouse H joins a 117 Series lineup - named for the brand's original address at 117 W. Main St. and launched in 2021 - that includes 1910 Extra Extra Old, Whiskey Row Fire and High Angels' Share.

For collectors, Batch 001 carries weight beyond the liquid. The 117 Series is Old Forester's experimental canvas, bottled in the distinctive 375ml format and released in limited quantities through the Old Forester Distillery and select Kentucky retailers, which keeps every batch scarce beyond the Bluegrass State. As a singular exploration of post-war architectural aging dynamics, Warehouse H Batch 001 stands as a first-edition chapter in Old Forester's modern history and a natural cornerstone for any serious bourbon collection.

• Size: 375ml
• Proof: 98 (49% ABV)
• Age: No age statement
• Origin: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
• Distillery: Old Forester Distillery (Brown-Forman), DSP KY-354
• Whisky Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky
• Series: The 117 Series (launched 2021)
• Batch: 001
• Barrel/Char Treatment: Aged in the unique heat-cycled microclimates of the historic 1946 Warehouse H brick rickhouse
• Curator/Master Distiller: Selected by the Old Forester Distillery Team
• Tasting Notes: Nose: caramel popcorn, vanilla, baked apple pie, lemon custard, cedar, graham cracker; Palate: medium weight, lemon meringue pie, brown sugar, peppery bite, moderate oak char; Finish: medium length, banana, cloves, lingering warm citrus custard tart