A new documentary exploring the 156-year history Old Forester – the only bourbon to exist before, during and after Prohibition – debuted last week.

The film, by the Balas Brothers of Brooklyn and their Whiskeyland series, is being released to celebrate the return of 1924, Old Forester’s 10-year-old age-stated bourbon, part of the celebrated Whiskey Row series.

“We’re honored to share the story of Old Forester, founded by George Garvin Brown in 1870, with a wider audience,” Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo said in a news release. Old Forester is the founding brand of Brown-Forman, one of the world’s largest spirits companies, and the company is still controlled by the Brown family.

Whiskeyland is a documentary series exploring the people, places, and histories behind American whiskey through intimate, story-driven filmmaking.

“What excited us most about making this episode was the chance to dive deep into America’s oldest whiskey brand, Old Forester, and bring the archives and tales to life, only to realize that, in the process, we were becoming part of that same tradition,” filmmaker Ryan Balas said.

Old Forester’s 1924 bottle honors a moment when the brand was able to acquire barrels from distilleries forced to close during Prohibition. Old Forester took those barrels and bottled it under the brand name. Old Forester was able to continue operations because the federal government issued it a medicinal whiskey permit.

Old Forester 1924 is 50% ABV (100-proof) and will be available beginning today, January 15 at the Old Forester Distillery, in our online store at shop.oldforester.com for shipping to states where it is legal (D.C., KY, NE, NH, ND only) and at participating retailers.

The Old Forester episode launched last week on the Whiskeyland TV youtube channel with streaming platforms (including: Amazon Prime, Relay and Tubi) coming soon. Watch Whiskeyland’s full episode:

Read more: Old Forester to Bring Back 1924 Expression

About Old Forester Bourbon

Old Forester is Brown-Forman’s founding brand, founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown. Brown believed Old Forester was so pure and consistent that he sealed it, signed it, and pledged, “There is nothing better in the market.” For more information on Old Forester, please visit OldForester.com.