The Mythical Old Forester 1915 Blend – Can This Fan-Made Bourbon Beat the Originals?
The Mythical Old Forester 1915 Blend – Can This Fan-Made Bourbon Beat the Originals?
Premiere Date: May 30th, 2025
Author: Tortured Bourbon
After five weeks of Whiskey Row deep dives, we’ve reached the finale—and we’re going out with a blend, a legend, and a whole lot of banter.
In this episode of Old Forester Fridays, the Tortured Bourbon crew (Heather, B, and returning guest Aaron) explore the DIY bourbon blend that has haunted forums, YouTube comments, and whiskey Reddit for years: the Old Forester 1915 Blend.
Born from the fanbase—not the rickhouse—the 1915 is a 50/50 (or 60/40) mix of Old Forester 1910 and 1920, combining the soft, dessert-forward double-oaked profile of the 1910 with the high-proof spice and punch of the 1920. Supposedly, it creates the perfect bourbon. But does it actually taste better than the originals?
🥃 What’s in the Glass?
Old Forester 1910
Proof: 93
Finish: Double-barreled (heavily toasted second barrel)
Tasting Notes: Caramel, toasted marshmallow, crème brûlée, dark chocolate
Vibe: Dessert pour—silky, sweet, and smooth
Old Forester 1920
Proof: 115
Style: Prohibition-era boldness
Tasting Notes: Dark cherry, oak, spice, cocoa, brown sugar
Vibe: Full-bodied heater with a cult following
The 1915 Blend
Ratio: 50/50 base blend (plus a 60/40 test variant)
Proof: Approx. 104
Vibe: The mythical middle ground—soft + strong, dessert + spice
🧪 The DIY Bourbon Experiment
The crew tastes and ranks each pour live, comparing their favorite parts of 1910 and 1920 with the homemade blend. There’s plenty of commentary, Aaron gets a little nerdy, and we even whip out a fake label to complete the 1915 illusion. It’s bourbon mythology meets science fair—with Glencairns.
This is what happens when the internet starts doing Brown-Forman’s job for them.
🔥 Why This Episode Matters
Whether you’re a die-hard Old Forester fan or a curious bourbon blender at home, this episode dives into:
The power of fan-made whiskey culture
How small adjustments in proof and oak can transform a pour
Whether the best bourbon isn’t bottled—it’s blended
Real talk on what works, what doesn’t, and what’s just Reddit hype
We close out Old Forester Fridays with one last chaotic cheers, a round of rankings, and a bit of bourbon reflection.
📺 Watch the Full Review
See which pour steals the spotlight and whether 1915 earns its legendary status.
👉 https://youtu.be/yq40SnsRQxA
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