Description
Celebrate a legacy of excellence with the Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2025, a limited-edition, highly coveted release aged for 12 years. Bottled to honor the birthday of George Garvin Brown, founder of Old Forester and pioneer of sealed bourbon bottles, this annual expression is known for its unmatched richness, rarity, and collectability.
The 2025 edition was barreled in 2013 and bottled at 48% ABV (96 proof), showcasing the classic Old Forester profile with heightened complexity from extended aging in oak barrels.
đ Key Features:
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12-Year Aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
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Limited Edition 2025 Release â Bottled to commemorate George Garvin Brownâs birthday
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Barreled in 2013 and bottled in 2025
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Bottled at 96 proof (48% ABV)
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Produced by Old Forester Distilling Co., Louisville, KY
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Presented in the iconic, wide-bodied Birthday Bourbon bottle
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Highly allocated and sought after by collectors worldwide
đ„ Tasting Notes:
Luxurious and deep with aromas of dark cherry, baked spice, vanilla bean, and charred oak. The palate opens with rich notes of molasses, caramelized sugar, cinnamon, and fig, followed by a velvety, warm finish with lingering leather and tobacco undertones.
đ„ How to Enjoy:
Best enjoyed neat or with a drop of water to open up the complexity. This release is ideal for collectors, special occasions, or as a centerpiece for premium bourbon tastings.
âFAQ
Q: Is Old Forester Birthday Bourbon a limited release?
A: Yes. It is released once annually in very limited quantities and is highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs.
Q: What makes Birthday Bourbon special?
A: Each year features a unique vintage, carefully aged and hand-selected for depth and character. The bottling celebrates the birthday of the brand's founder and represents the pinnacle of Old Foresterâs craft.
Q: Can I age this further at home?
A: While the whiskey will not continue to mature in the bottle, proper storage in a cool, dark place can preserve it for years as a collectible.