Pour slow. Press play.

Track — “Ooh La La” — Run The Jewels

Album: RTJ4 (2020)

“Ooh La La” arrives already in motion. The beat snaps into place around a looped Greg Nice vocal that functions like a chant pulled from a crowded room. El-P builds the track with sharp, elastic drums and a bass line that bounces while staying grounded. The energy stays high throughout, but the structure remains clear. Each element enters with purpose, reinforcing rhythm rather than competing for attention.

Killer Mike and El-P sound settled here. Years of collaboration show in how their verses connect and breathe. Mike opens with confidence and ease, letting his voice stretch and relax while still cutting clean through the mix. El-P follows with density and momentum, stacking internal patterns and ideas without crowding the pocket. The exchange feels natural, shaped by familiarity and trust built over time.

The song leans on timing rather than surprise. Verses land clean. Hooks reset the rhythm without interruption. The beat gives the MCs room to operate, allowing delivery and cadence to carry the experience. “Ooh La La” works because of execution. The enjoyment comes from control and presence, the sound of artists comfortable within their own lane.

Released during a tense cultural moment, RTJ4 often carries urgency and weight. “Ooh La La” serves a different role within the record. It offers release grounded in confidence rather than escape. The tone feels earned, shaped by experience instead of reaction. That clarity of purpose carries naturally into the pour.

Pour — Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky

Distillery: Old Forester Distilling Co.
Proof: 93 (46.5% ABV)

Old Forester 1910 is defined by its process. After full maturation, the bourbon is transferred into a second heavily charred barrel, a method rooted in early twentieth-century production. This additional aging deepens the profile and draws richness forward while preserving structure. The approach builds intensity without excess.

On the nose, toasted oak and caramel lead, followed by vanilla cream and cocoa. The palate opens smooth and full, moving through caramelized sugar, dark chocolate, and roasted oak. Baking spice hums beneath the surface, providing direction without heat. The texture stays round and steady. The finish fades warm, leaving vanilla and char lingering in balance.

What defines 1910 is composure. The double-barrel process adds depth and sweetness while keeping the profile controlled. The proof supports the flavor, allowing the whiskey to remain expressive and easy to revisit. It’s indulgent without being heavy-handed.

Old Forester’s history shows in how 1910 is constructed. The distillery understands how to lean into richness while staying anchored in method. The result feels polished, confident, and dependable.

Final Bar

Run The Jewels sound settled on “Ooh La La.” The track reflects partnership shaped through repetition and shared intent. It moves with humor and precision, fully aware of its own momentum and comfortable in its execution.

Old Forester 1910 carries that same confidence into the glass. Double barreled and expressive, it rewards attention while remaining smooth and inviting. Together, the track and the pour reflect enjoyment guided by experience—craft sharpened through time, delivered with ease.

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• Explore RTJ4 and the full catalog from Run The Jewels.
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