Old Forester Signature: getting even better?

When I was down in the holy land for the Sampler last April, I took the opportunity to buy 1.75 l bottles of some of my favorite everyday pours. I got Four Roses, VOB 90 & Old Forester Signature.

It took me a while to get to the OFS but now that it's open, I'm really kind of blown away. I remember liking it when I last got it, but it seems like it is even better than it was then. The Old Forester BiB I have which I used to be crazy about has faded in comparison (although I still think it's great).

It seems much richer than I remember. Lots of brown sugar, figs, dates, clove and allspice. I almost feel like I need to check the bottle to make sure I'm not drinking the Birthday Bourbon instead.

Anybody else have this experience?

Signature is one of my favorite budget pours. My last bottle was outstanding, as well. I blew through it pretty quickly. Though, I must say, I've thoroughly enjoyed every bottle of this that I've had. To me, it's a great baseline bourbon. I think, if someone who didn't know bourbon wanted to know what a bourbon should or does taste like....I would give them OFS.

One thing I've noticed about OFS is a note of dark chocolate, bordering on unsweetened cocoa. It's unlike anything else in bourbon, and it really makes a favorable impact when I pour it for friends.

I do agree it is a very good bourbon. I did bring one plastic (like that part to) bottle home from Kentucky 2006 as I really did enjoy it. Unfortunately I cant get it here witch is a real pity.

Leif

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Originally Posted by Josh

I almost feel like I need to check the bottle to make sure I'm not drinking the Birthday Bourbon instead.

Anybody else have this experience?

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I did a side by side comparison a few weeks ago and decided I prefer it to the Birthday.
Craig

I just bought a bottle a few days ago and am decently impressed with it. For the price I'd probably grab a FR Small Batch bottle 90% of the time though...just my opinion.

This has been on my wish list for a while now, and all the comments here are just making it more so :)

I've mentioned a few times here over the last few months (among my increasingly rare posts) that this has risen to the top of my every day pours. Sadly, I'm out right now. :(

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Originally Posted by JeffRenner

I've mentioned a few times here over the last few months (among my increasingly rare posts) that this has risen to the top of my every day pours. Sadly, I'm out right now. :(

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I got plenty Jeff. You're welcome to stop by and have some anytime!

This one has been on my list for quite awhile but I keep picking something else. I may have to bump it up in line right behind Ritt100 and maybe OGD 114.