Old Forrester Marks Repeal Day With New 117 Series

Old Forrester was made at one of the few distilleries ultimately allowed to continue making whiskey during the latter stages of Prohibition, so to mark the end of Prohibition the brand has launched the latest installment in its 117 Series, Prohibition Era Still Proof.

Prohibition was repealed on December 5, 1933.

Bottled at 130 proof, this special release is a nod to the historical fact that Old Forester was distilled at 130 proof during the 100-day distiller’s holiday a few years prior to the repeal of Prohibition. During the 1930s, a select group of government-licensed whiskey companies — including Old Forester — were allowed to replenish depleted stocks of whiskey that were being sold for medicinal purposes.

“This release is a tribute to the ingenuity that allowed Old Forester to endure and emerge stronger during one of the most challenging periods for American whiskey,” said Caleb Trigo, Assistant Master Distillery of Old Forester. “This bourbon offers a glimpse into the intensity and authenticity of our Prohibition heritage.”

Old Forester 117 Series: Prohibition Era Still Proof will also be available in limited quantities in the online store at shop.oldforester.com for shipping to states where it is legal (D.C., KY, NE, NH, ND only) and select Kentucky retailers beginning December 5, 2025, for $64.99.