Old Forester is about to release its annual Birthday Bourbon to honor brand founder George Garvin Brown. Ostensibly, the bourbon will be available at retailers nationwide after September 2. Let the search begin!
Old Forester Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris, Master Taster Melissa Rift, and Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo teamed up to pull liquid from 209 barrels.
“Twelve years of maturation in Warehouses G and L has produced a rich and unique flavor profile perfect for this sought-after annual release,” said Old Forester Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo.
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2024
Age: 12 years.
ABV: 53.5 %
SRP: $199.99
Tasting notes (from the distillery):
- Nose – A bright fruit medley with accents of apricot and apple are complemented by rich spice cake and buttercream icing with undertones of sweet tobacco and warm oak
- Taste – Juicy fruits jump out on the front of the palate with toasted oak. and warm cinnamon spice rounding out the flavor to follow
- Finish – hints of caramel apple lead the finish with a long and flavorful mix of sweet tobacco, ground cinnamon, and cacao
“There’s no better way to celebrate our founder and longstanding history than by getting our rarest expression in the hands of bourbon lovers across the country.”
