Old Forester Mint Julep is the Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby — a ready-to-drink cocktail combining Old Forester Bourbon, Louisville's Hometown Bourbon, with the refreshing taste of mint in a pre-batched format that brings generations of Derby tradition to every occasion without requiring preparation.The mint julep is inseparable from the Kentucky Derby — approximately 120,000 are served over the two Derby days each May at Churchill Downs, almost all made with Old Forester bourbon. The tradition runs deep enough that Old Forester is literally called Louisville's Hometown Bourbon because of this association. The ready-to-drink Mint Julep bottles that tradition: Old Forester's characteristic caramel and vanilla bourbon profile with the cooling, aromatic sweetness of mint, 60 proof, no preparation required. Serve over crushed ice in a silver or pewter cup for the full Derby experience, or in any glass for a summer bourbon cocktail that requires nothing but ice.Specs Distillery: Brown-Forman, Louisville, Kentucky Style: Ready-to-Drink Bourbon Cocktail Official designation: Official Drink of the Kentucky Derby ABV: 30% (60 Proof) Size: 750ml Browse all bourbon at Wooden Cork.{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Why is Old Forester the official mint julep bourbon?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Old Forester has been Louisville's hometown bourbon since 1870 — a natural fit for the Kentucky Derby's mint julep tradition. Approximately 120,000 mint juleps are served at Churchill Downs during the Derby, almost all made with Old Forester, making the association official and the bourbon synonymous with the race."}}]}
