As if there weren’t enough reasons to love Old Forester. In addition to the fact that the renowned Kentucky-based distillery produces numerous award-winning, memorable whiskeys (such as Old Forester 1920, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, and Old Forester 1910, among others), its newest release was created to pay tribute to a lesser-known, yet extremely important, whiskey pioneer.
Old Forester commemorative single barrel whiskey
Old Forester is launching a commemorative single-barrel whiskey honoring Elmer Lucille Allen, Brown-Forman’s first African American chemist. The bottle celebrates her decades as a scientist, artist, and diversity advocate.
Now 94-years-old, Allen began her career at Brown-Forman as a chemist back in 1966. She spent the next thirty years analyzing the ingredients of whiskey, including corn and other grains. Not only making unprecedented additions to the whiskey world, but paving the way for countless others.
“We are thrilled to recognize Elmer’s contributions, not only to Brown-Forman, but to the entire bourbon community,” Melissa Rift, Master Taster, says.
“Her story continues to inspire, reminding us of the importance of inclusion, excellence, and perseverance.”
Where can I buy it?
To celebrate this trailblazer in the whiskey industry, Old Forester is releasing bottles of this limited-edition single-barrel bourbon at Old Forester Distillery on November 14th. Elmer Lucille Allen will even be at the Old Forester Distillery from 10 a.m. to noon to sign bottles. She’ll also be the special guest at a reception in her honor. For more information on this limited-release, its price, and any of Old Forester’s other products, visit OldForester.com.
