Old Forester
America's first bottled bourbon Old Forester was first bottled in 1870.
The inspiration and origin of the Old Forrester brand name died with George Garvin Brown, a young pharmaceuticals salesman in Louisville, Kentucky. However, it is believed that George Garvin Brown's brand was named after one of Louisville's leading physicians, Dr. William Forrester (and presumably one of his best customers). You will notice that originally Old Forester was spelled with two r's. The change in spelling remains a mystery as well.
Information obtained from the following website:
http://www.oldforester.com/better/birthday.asp
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I watched a program on the history channel about bourbon whiskey. If it is made in Ky,(with KY water) and contains 51% of Ky grown corn. Then and only then can it be called bourbon. I didn't know that, but I bet you did.
At least 51 percent of the grain used in making the whiskey must be corn (most distillers use 65 to 75 percent corn). Bourbon must be aged for a minimum of two years in new, white oak barrels that have been charred. Nothing can be added at bottling to enhance flavor, add sweetness or alter color. Though technically Bourbon can be made anywhere, Kentucky is the only state allowed to put its name on the bottle.
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