OHLQ Announces Old Forester Exclusives - Old Forester Single Barrel 100 Proof and Barrel Strength

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced the release of five barrels worth of Old Forester starting this week (week of July 11th) at select OHLQ locations across Ohio. The Single Barrel 100 Proof is for $49.99 plus tax while the Barrel Strength will set you back $79.99 plus tax. 

The tasting notes for the five barrels are:

Old Forester Single Barrel 100 Proof

• Barrel #6281, Location: Warehouse K, Floor 6
  Tasting Notes: Maple syrup, apricot, and plum nose with pepper spice throughout
  
  
• Barrel #6357, Location: Warehouse L, Floor 3
  Tasting Notes: Long, well-rounded vanilla and caramel nose, bold oak and light spice on the palate

Old Forester Single Barrel - Barrel Strength

• Barrel #6269 - 131.0 Proof, Location: Warehouse K, Floor 6
  Tasting Notes: Rich nose, long, bold yet approachable spice
  
  
• Barrel #6345 - 128.1 Proof, Location: Warehouse G, Floor 7
  Tasting Notes: Confectionary, caramel-vanilla nose, peripheral spice, easy and smooth
  
  
• Barrel #6261 - 130.9 Proof, Location: Warehouse K, Floor 6
  Tasting Notes: Buttery, maple-waffle nose, chewy on mid palate with balancing spice

To locate a bottle, you can use the OHLQ bottle finder at the following links: 100 Proof, Barrel Proof. 

My Take

It feels like the State has run out of things to do and brings in single barrels as something to do. This one doesn't excite me. I don't know why these have to be exclusive releases and can't randomly show up. I'd also like to see the State approving more brands and stocking shelves so we have more variety and actually have product available when consumers want it instead of focusing on bringing 5 barrels into Ohio. 

What do you think? Drop a note in the comment box below. 

Source: OHLQ