Outdated Forester has unveiled the most recent version to its 117 Collection: Whiskey Row Fireplace. The brand new whiskey honors the 7th anniversary of the fireplace on Whiskey Row that almost destroyed the historic block.
On July 7, 2015, a four-alarm hearth ravaged the buildings on historic Whiskey Row in downtown Louisville. Groups of courageous Louisville first responders had been capable of include and extinguish the disaster, preserving the positioning for the Outdated Forester Distillery at 117/119 West Principal. The block is now dwelling to eating places, bars, a resort and different companies – and has grow to be a vacationer vacation spot.
“I keep in mind that day and that fireside vividly,” stated Louisville Fireplace Chief Greg Frederick. “We’re extraordinarily happy with our courageous firefighters who risked their lives and saved the block.”
In 2020, women and men of Louisville Fireplace, lots of whom fought the blaze, chosen eight single barrels from so much crammed the identical day they extinguished the fireplace. All 8 barrels offered out in two days and proceeds had been donated to the Louisville Firefighter Catastrophe Fund.
The rest of the barrels crammed that day slumbered an extra two years within the warehouse and are actually batched collectively to create the 117 Collection – Fireman Barrels. At practically 7 years previous – these barrels are totally mature and clever in character.
On the nostril, aromas of honey comb, malt and marzipan mingle with delicate cedar and contemporary oak notes atop cherries laced with vanilla cream. The palate delivers brown sugar, marzipan, vanilla, and honey alongside a mixture of berry fruit. The end options lengthy notes of honey and vanilla, which linger with a contact of fruit.
Bottled at 50% ABV, Outdated Forester Whiskey Row Fireplace is offered on the retail store at Outdated Forester Distilling Co. for $59.99 in restricted portions. For extra data, head over to the distillery’s official web site.
Outdated Forester launched The 117 Collection in April 2021 with the discharge of the Excessive Angels’ Share. That August it debuted the second launch within the assortment, Warehouse Ok bourbon, The latest launch within the assortment, 1910 Additional Outdated, hit cabinets in February.
