About this episode
The episode features a discussion with Old Forester Master Taster, Melissa Rift, about the history and tasting of Old Forester's whisky.
Whiskey Business occasionally gets whisky-centric and the afternoon with Old Forester Master Taster, Melissa Rift was a good time to do it.A sampling of Old Forester’s entire Whisky Row was a lesson in taste and history.From first bottled bourbons, aftermaths of fires, prohibition and “medicinal” bourbons, Melissa was an excellent guest, guide and educator. Pour a favorite Old Forester of your own and join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Guest: Melissa Rift
Topics covered
- whisky
- bourbon
- history
- tasting
Keywords
- Old Forester
- Whisky Row
- bottled bourbons
- prohibition
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Old Forester
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