The Floor 8 Phenomenon – Old Forester Single Barrel (100 Proof) Review | Pour Decisions Wednesday
If you’ve spent any time in the bourbon world, you’ve heard the whispers: “Floor 8.” It’s not a secret society—although it might as well be. In this Pour Decisions Wednesday episode of Tortured Bourbon, Heather and B finally uncork one of the most legendary single barrel picks to ever climb out of Old Forester’s heat-cycled warehouses: a 100 proof Floor 8 private pick selected by Bourbon Enthusiast.
But does it live up to the hype? Or is this just another bourbon myth bottled and sold to the highest bidder?
🔥 Spoiler alert: There’s drama. There’s cherry cola. There’s marching band trauma.
Watch the full tasting, banter, and breakdown here 👉 Watch on YouTube
🏢 What’s the Deal with Floor 8?
Old Forester ages their barrels in heat-cycled rickhouses, which simulate the natural seasons to accelerate aging. The higher you go in the warehouse, the more intense the temperature swings. And Floor 8? That’s the Goldilocks Zone.
Think:
Massive oak extraction
Supercharged chemical reactions
Deep, complex, full-bodied bourbon
And yes—some bourbon angels may have flown too close to the sun
In short, Floor 8 barrels are known to hit hard—with huge flavor profiles, velvety finishes, and a bit of that mysterious “rickhouse magic” bourbon fans chase across the country.
🍒 Featured Bottle: Old Forester Single Barrel – Floor 8 Pick (100 Proof)
Distillery: Old Forester (Brown-Forman)
Selector: Bourbon Enthusiast
Warehouse: Not disclosed
Floor: 8
Proof: 100
Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
Style: Non-chill filtered
Finish: Rickhouse lore with a long goodbye
No two Old Forester private barrels are the same, but the Floor 8 hype is real. These bottles are coveted for their bold flavors, balance of sweetness and spice, and a structure that doesn’t punch your palate—it hugs it with velvet gloves.
👃 Tasting Breakdown – What We Found
Nose:
Caramel drizzle
Cinnamon toast
Toasted oak
A flicker of chocolate-covered cherry
Palate:
Dark fruit
Vanilla frosting
Warm baking spices
Whisper of char
Finish:
Long, silky, and spiced
Nutmeg, cocoa, and that classic Old Forester rye snap
The team described it as “structured” and “layered,” with B comparing it to “bourbon signing a lease on your tongue.” (Honestly, we’re not even sure what that means, but it checks out.)
🎙️ Heather & B Weigh In
You won’t want to miss the Tortured Bourbon ranking system in full effect—from Piddlin’ to Cock of the Walk, this bottle gets the full treatment. Heather brings logic, B brings jokes about emotionally unstable barrels, and together, they test if Floor 8 is more than just marketing magic.
This isn’t a bottle review—it’s a bourbon therapy session.
💬 Should You Chase a Floor 8 Pick?
We’ll leave that to you to decide… after watching the episode. But here’s the kicker:
“This might be one of the most complex 100-proof pours we’ve had. Floor 8 delivers, y’all.”
– Heather, Tortured Bourbon
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🧠 Final Sip
Whether you’re deep in the bourbon game or just floor-curious, this episode is for you. Because when it comes to Old Forester Floor 8… the legend is just the beginning.
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