How Much Heat Can You Handle? Old Forester 1920 vs Barrel Strength Bourbons

How much heat can you handle? In this fiery edition of Tortured Bourbon, we’re turning up the proof and diving headfirst into the flames with Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon, Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Bourbon, and the bold, spicy Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Rye. It’s all part of our Old Forester Friday series—and this week, the heat is real. If you’re searching for an honest, high-proof bourbon review or just want to watch us sweat through a tasting, you’ve come to the right place. At Tortured Bourbon, we don’t just sip—we suffer (for your enjoyment). So in this bourbon tasting showdown, B and Heather battle through three of the hottest Old Forester bourbons ever bottled. From the rich, dark cherry heat of 1920 to the flamethrower intensity of barrel strength bourbon and the green fireball that is barrel strength rye, each pour is evaluated neat and with water or ice to reveal the full character of these Kentucky whiskey monsters. 🥃 What We’re Tasting: • Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Bourbon 115 proof. A classic high-proof offering with notes of chocolate, caramel, and spice. Often called the gateway into barrel strength bourbon. Kentucky bourbon done right. • Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Bourbon Proof varies (ours was [insert proof here]). Unfiltered, unapologetic bourbon—vanilla, oak, caramel, and intense spice. This is Old Forester’s heavyweight contender in the bourbon world. • Old Forester Single Barrel Barrel Strength Rye A bold rye whiskey with proof often above 125. Expect mint, clove, citrus, and black pepper. A rye bourbon lover’s fever dream—and possibly their nightmare. Whether you’re a seasoned bourbon hunter looking for your next barrel proof obsession, or new to high-proof whiskey and wondering if Old Forester 1920 is the right place to start, this video delivers the bourbon tasting insights, laughs, and chaos you’ve come to expect. 🔥 What Makes These Old Foresters Special? Old Forester is one of the few bourbon distilleries that has been continuously operating since before, during, and after Prohibition. These expressions represent their boldest efforts—designed for enthusiasts who love Kentucky bourbon with high heat and full flavor. We walk you through each pour, what aromas and tasting notes you should expect, and how a splash of water or a single ice cube transforms each one. This isn’t your average bourbon review—it’s a bourbon endurance test.

If you’ve ever wondered how Old Forester 1920 stacks up against the Single Barrel Barrel Strength Bourbon or if the Barrel Strength Rye lives up to its peppery legend, this is your video.

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