Old Forester Statesman and What the Top of the Rickhouse Tastes like

In this episode of Aussie Bourbon Lovers, we’re pouring the Old Forester Statesman — an elegant-looking bottle with a Hollywood backstory, but does the juice inside live up to the label?

We discuss:

• 🍌 Tasting notes ranging from banana lollies to wooden cheeseboards

• 🪵 Why the nose smells like fruit, cheese, and timber prep

• 🧑‍⚕️ A quick history of Dr. Forrester and the missing “R”

• 📉 Why this might be Dave’s least favourite Old Forester expression

Come for the flavour, stay for the platter metaphors.

🟠 Keywords: Old Forester Statesman, bourbon tasting, banana lollies, bourbon podcast, Aussie bourbon, bottled bourbon history, Old Forester tour

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Old Forester Statesman

01:30 Nose from this pour

02:40 Old Forester as a Favourite Brand

03:14 Tasting Experience and Flavour Profile

04:00 The mouthfeel and drinking experience of this pour

04:40 Bourbon that makes you feel like a cowboy

06:55 Old Forester Distillery Tour Insights

09:00 Final Thoughts on Old Forester Statesman