Description
Old Forester Statesman Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a uniquely crafted expression that proves tie-in spirits can be absolute masterpieces. Originally created to celebrate the release of the 2017 film Kingsman: The Golden Circle—where the stylized “Statesman” agents operate out of a historic Kentucky distillery—this bourbon has earned a permanent place in the Old Forester lineup due to its incredible flavor profile.
To achieve its signature bold and punchy character, master blenders select barrels exclusively from the highest, warmest floors of the aging warehouses. The intense heat on these top levels accelerates evaporation and forces the liquid deep into the charred oak staves. The result is a highly concentrated, 95-proof bourbon that masterfully balances a fiery, dynamic spice with a deep, mature sweetness.
Tasting Profile
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Appearance: Deep copper with rich bronze highlights.
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Aroma: A complex and inviting nose dominated by warm devil’s food cake, dark honey, and clove, accented by a bright undercurrent of orange zest and fresh pine.
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Palate: Big, bold, and heavily texturized. Upfront notes of sweet vanilla cream, caramel, and baked orchard fruits are quickly met by an intense, savory wave of black pepper, cinnamon, and well-aged oak.
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Finish: Long, warming, and distinctly robust. The bold wood spice takes center stage, leaving behind a lingering, dry finish of dark leather, baking chocolate, and a pleasant flash of rye heat.
Old Forester Statesman is a versatile, high-character bourbon that commands attention. While it is incredibly rewarding to sip entirely neat or with a single cube of ice, its bold proof and heavy oak profile make it an absolute powerhouse when mixed into classic cocktails like an Old Fashioned.
Daryl –
Amazing gin selection! Finally found a store that stocks the craft gins I’ve been hunting for.
Princess –
Been ordering for a while, I usually don’t write a review but this time I am truly convinced to write.
Sim –
Ordered a complete Wolfburn expression range for a new Highland distillery tasting exploring modern production methods.
Freeda –
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Karl –
The range of rare Irish whiskey from the Old Midleton and Tullamore distilleries here is beyond extraordinary.
Zachariah –
The team helped me track down a bottle distilled in the year of my parents’ wedding. They delivered.
Abelardo –
The team matched me with a spirit I’d never heard of that is now my most prized possession. How is that possible?
June –
The team’s guidance on building a rum collection by region was one of the best pieces of advice I’ve received.
Mavis –
Ordered a birthday bottle engraved with a personal message. The execution was flawless and beautiful.
Eli –
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Ransom –
The range of grappa from single grape varietals here includes bottles from tiny Italian estates I’ve since visited.
Micheal –
The spirits pairing guide for cheese boards is one of the most practically useful things I’ve found online.
Rafael –
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Narciso –
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Sandy –
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Marjorie –
The range of aged plum brandy from Balkan producers including Serbian and Bulgarian sljivovica is unique here.
Orville –
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Sabrina –
The range of micro-distillery gins from Scandinavia here includes bottles I’ve never seen stocked elsewhere.
Dexter –
The team told me about a distillery that had just opened and stocked their debut release. First in my country.
Rowland –
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Edgar –
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Noel –
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I always feel confident ordering here because they stand behind every product they sell.
Jorge –
Their knowledge of how independent bottlers select and finish casks is more detailed than any guide I’ve found.
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Jennings –
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Hayley –
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Mariane –
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Darrick –
An awesome store with a great variety of spirits. The customer support is superb. I recommend this without any doubt.
Christophe –
They have an incredible range of liqueurs I’ve never seen stocked together anywhere else. Truly unique.
Dion –
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This store introduced me to armagnac and now I’m obsessed. Thank you for expanding my horizons!
Trever –
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Diamond –
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Susanna –
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Conrad –
The team’s generosity in sharing knowledge without expectation of immediate purchase builds loyalty that lasts forever.
Linwood –
Found a complete expression range of Coleburn here — a demolished Elgin distillery whose bottles are extraordinarily scarce.
Lloyd –
Found a complete expression range of Hillside here — a Montrose distillery that also operated as Glenesk — extraordinary.
Flavie –
The range of craft distillery bourbon from Kentucky micro-producers here includes bottles unavailable elsewhere globally.
Florian –
Found a bottle of Dallas Dhu 26 here from a preserved distillery museum — one of the most meaningful bottles I own.
Zion –
Very flexible and well designed.
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Just love the design and the customer support is the nicest.
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I want to say thanks to the support team for helping with my continuously silly questions, you’re the best!
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Not the best thing, but worth the money
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I like this item and also the customer service of them.
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Gordon –
Good response from the support.
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I got excellent support for this item. They were patient with me, and helped me solve my issue. I recommend this company 100%
Gennaro –
Been using it for a while, I usually don’t write a review but this time I am truly convinced to write.
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Nedra –
Quite easy to use, nice design, surely will buy again
Orie –
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Deshawn –
Think this could be a potential item in the future
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Everybody skips this, but it’s actually a good item, I’ll remove 1 star for the customer support
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Too complicated to understand how it works
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