Bourbon Whiskey | 49% ABV

Commercial Description:

Old Forester will release the 20th iteration of its limited-edition, vintage-dated Birthday Bourbon on Wednesday, Sept. 2 in celebration of founder George Garvin Browns birthday. This year marks the 150th year of the company he began in 1870.

The 2020 Birthday Bourbon will be bottled at 98 proof and is made up of 95 barrels, aged 10 years, and barreled on June 5, 2010. After showing exceptionally unique character during a tasting panel, the 10-year-old barrels were chosen specifically for this years Birthday Bourbon. The full allotment of the product represents one days production of Old Forester.

AROMA:A nuanced balance of white floral notes, magnolia and citrus, spiced with vanilla, buttery leather and cocoa powder. Countering the spice are sprinkles of brown sugar, white chocolate shavings, caramel drizzle and hints of tropical fruit.

TASTE:Caramel and brittle toffee lead as the tropical character blooms into banana, mango, coconut flakes and macadamia nut.

FINISH:Long and delicately drying with a hint of anise.