Old Forester 117 Series High Angel's Share | Is This What 1924 Should Be?

I sit down to review a pour of Old Forester 117 Series High Angel's Share bourbon. This is Batch 3 of this limited release from the distillery. And ultimately it makes me wonder...is this what 1924 should actually be?
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[@DaveVogelsang-b8v]

Nice timing on your review…I just found and bought 2 bottles of the 117 High Angels at a Liquor Barn in Owensboro, KY. Then I found a back up to my back up of Old Forester 1924, which I really like. 🥃

[@Buc5054]

I found OF117 High Angels share batch 3 to be better than 1924 & the most recent Birthday Bourbon. Great stuff

[@damjr40]

Nice review! I'm currently hunting both bottles. I haven't had either one

[@tracejames8193]

When it comes to the 1924, I think it is loosely compared to other 10 year 100 proofers, but the classic 10 years this has been compared to lack the complexity in the palate and the nose that this has.
Most wouldn’t bat an eye if Jack Daniel’s 10 year was listed around $100-$110, but lose their mind that this 1924 is $115. This blows Jd10 out of the water.
The mashbill is shared with the old early times mashbill that Brown Forman used to use that they’re using now for 1924 and King of Kentucky.
They are most likely using extra barrels and/or barrels that don’t measure of for King of Kentucky and put them out in 1924.
Essentially you’re getting a King of Kentucky Jr in these and I think that’s pretty cool.
Either way, the complexity on this is very subtle and many just bulldoze through it and are expecting a full proof punch, but instead it gives a delicate and deep flavors that can be easily missed.
It beats out the most recent birthday bourbon releases for me.

[@umami0247]

Unfortunately I won’t be getting either of them. Just don’t come to my area. But I’m good with the core offerings from OF. Enjoy!!