Old Forester has announced the return of Extra Old, a limited-edition whisky derived from an extra-long double-barreling process.

This liquid first released in February 2022 as an installment of the brand’s limited-expression lineup, the 117 Series. 

To create this expression, Old Forester aged its 1910 whisky in a secondary barrel for an additional 18 months, resulting in a rich flavor profile with caramel notes, the distillery reports.

“This expression showcases the exceptional flavors that can come from the second barrel, and how we can layer the flavors we achieve from maturation through the double barreling process” master taster Melissa Rift says. “Whisky lovers can taste the history captured in this bottle.” 

Old Forester 1910 is an expression commemorating the October 22, 1910 distillery fire at 117 Main Street. A batch of mature whisky, ready to be bottled, was then re-barreled in new barrels so it could be removed due to the fire damage. What emerged from the re-barreling was a full-bodied whisky, which became an entirely new expression: Old Fine Whisky.

For Extra Old, the brand left the 1910 whiskey aging in a secondary barrel and extracted a more heavily charred influence. The result is aromas of chocolate-covered cherries, burnt caramel and graham cracker with notes of barrel smoke and creamy butterscotch. On the palate is pops of butteriness with spiced pear and apple, plus notes of chocolate and cinnamon graham cracker, before a finish of warm spiced cinnamon, apple skin and lightly charred oak.

Extra Old comes bottled at 93-proof in a 375-ml. bottle. A limited quantity will be available at Old Forester Distillery starting at 10 a.m. EST on January 22, 2025, and is available for shipping in states where it is legal (KY, NH, NE, ND, D.C.) at shop.oldforester.com It is also available at select Kentucky retailers. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price is $64.99.

This follows the recent rerelease of Old Forester 1924 bourbon whiskey.