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Two friends return to the mics with health updates, family news, and a shared pour of Old Forester President’s Choice. We dig into Barrel #133 at 115.3 proof, break down the nose, body, taste, and finish, and give it a 17 out of 18 with clear reasons why.

• context on President’s Choice relaunch and heritage
• Ohio allocation versus distillery-only releases
• barrel #133 stats, age in months, and proof
• nose of banana, vanilla, and bakery spice
• body and viscosity that soften the heat
• taste progression from sweet to pepper and cinnamon
• finish length, balance, and why it’s not a perfect five
• value at MSRP versus secondary prices
• who should chase it and why
• comparisons to 1920 and Birthday Bourbon
• updates on health, gratitude, and next guest preview

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A rare bottle should earn its mystique in the glass, and Old Forester President’s Choice Barrel #133 does exactly that. We crack into this 115.3 proof single barrel—aged 113 months and selected by the Old Forester leadership team—to find out whether the banana-vanilla magic lives up to the chase and the price tag. Spoiler: we score it 17 out of 18, and the reasons come down to texture, balance, and a flavor profile that feels like the house style in high definition.

We start with the story behind President’s Choice, a modern revival of George Garvin Brown II’s 1964 private barrel tradition that has evolved from distillery-only drops to limited retailer allocations. This Ohio release set the stage for a deep dive into what matters: a nose that opens with ripe banana, soft vanilla, and warm baking spice; a body with real weight and oil that carries flavor without harshness; and a palate that moves from candy banana and vanilla cream into pepper, cinnamon sugar, and flaky pie crust richness. The finish is medium and composed, sweet-to-spice with a light hug that invites another pour.

Beyond tasting notes, we talk value and audience. At roughly $280 MSRP and a much higher secondary, who should buy this bottle? Our take: loyal Old Forester fans and serious drinkers will find a special-occasion pour that actually delivers. We compare it to standouts like 1920 and Birthday Bourbon, explain why this barrel feels like the brand’s profile “on steroids,” and call out where it falls just short—mainly a finish that could run longer. There’s also life on the mics: health updates, community shout‑outs, and a preview of our next guest, veteran blender and distiller Greg Schneider.

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