Latest Old Forrester 117 Series Paid A High Angel’s Tax
Old Forester has released the latest installment in their 117 Series, this time oriented around the concept of when whiskey barrels see an extra high evaporation rate, or angel’s share. The new expression is Old Forrester 117 Series High Angel’s Share Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey.
Due to the effects of heat-cycled warehousing and the distinct barrel maturation conditions, certain barrels occasionally yield an elevated evaporative loss, affectionately known as the angels taking more than their fair share. From these rare barrels comes this special rye whiskey, a small batch of casks that have developed intensely flavorful and concentrated profiles. In the romantic sense, these are the “chosen few,” selected by the angels themselves.
“We’re continually amazed by what our warehouses can produce,” Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo said. “With High Angels’ Share Rye, the angels clearly left their mark, yielding a rye whiskey that’s bold, concentrated, and deeply rewarding. It’s a celebration of both old-world tradition and the serendipitous magic that comes from maturation in motion.”
High Angels’ Share Rye is bottled at 110 proof (55% ABV) and presented in a 375 ml bottle. This is priced at $65 per half-bottle.
