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Old Forester Unveils Newest Expansion in The 117 Series: High Angels
LOUISVILLE, Ky. , March 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Forester is proud to announce the release of the latest expression drop in The 117 Series – High Angels' Share Rye, Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey. This limited small-batch release showcases the remarkable concentration of flavor that can emerge from Old Forester's unique maturation environments.
Due to the effects of heat-cycled warehousing and the distinct barrel maturation conditions, certain barrels occasionally yield an elevated evaporative loss, affectionately known as the angels taking more than their fair share. From these rare barrels comes this special rye whiskey, a small batch of casks that have developed intensely flavorful and concentrated profiles, truly the "chosen few" selected by the angels themselves.
"We're continually amazed by what our warehouses can produce," Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo said. "With High Angels' Share Rye, the angels clearly left their mark, yielding a rye whiskey that's bold, concentrated, and deeply rewarding. It's a celebration of both old-world tradition and the serendipitous magic that comes from maturation in motion."
Source: Old Forester / PR Newswire. Photo credit: Old Forester.