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Old Forester® Marks a New Chapter for its Main Street Distillery with newest 117 Series expression: Triple Char
The release is the first Old Forester expression crafted entirely from whiskey distilled at the Main Street distillery
LOUISVILLE, Ky. , July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Old Forester, America's first bottled bourbon, today announced Triple Char Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky , the newest release in its limited 117 Series and the first Old Forester expression to be crafted entirely from whiskey distilled at Old Forester Distillery on Louisville's historic Main Street.
The milestone marks a new chapter for the distillery, which since 2018, has welcomed bourbon fans from around the world while serving as a working distillery dedicated to producing the next generation of Old Forester whiskey. To commemorate the milestone, the bourbon was aged in barrels charred three times longer than traditional Old Forester expressions. The extended char intensifies the interaction between whiskey and oak, producing a rich, layered bourbon that reflects both the craftsmanship behind the spirit and the significance of the moment.
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