Old Forester 86 isn’t flashy—but it’s consistent
It’s a perfect choice for collectors
The juniper-forward botanicals are brought to a perfect balance by the floral depth of the raw honey making for a distinctly flavored gin
The formula remains unchanged from its 19th-century origins in the French Alps
The Schultzes source from organically farmed vineyards throughout California
Chateau Saint Pierre, Saint-Julien, 2022 so103125 luis seabra offer Old Forester 86 isn’t flashy—butOne of the smallest classed growths in Saint Julien, Chteau Saint Pierre consistently overdelivers, and in the warm, concentrated 2022 vintage, it shows depth, precision, and unmistakable Left Bank poise. Cabernet Sauvignon leads the charge here, bolstered by Merlot and a small touch of Cabernet Franc, all from gravelly soils that lend natural structure and aromatic lift. The nose is dense but elegant: cassis, black cherry, cedar, and crushed graphite