{"id":5347760570506,"title":"Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2020 Release Whiskey","handle":"old-forester-birthday-bourbon-2020-release-whiskey","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhiskey: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2020 Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirthday Bourbon, as it’s commonly known, is released every year to commemorate the birthday of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown, on September 2. Each release is a small batch bourbon made entirely of barrels filled on the same date; for 2020, the entire batch is made of 95 barrels filled on June 5, 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder from the Largest \u0026amp; Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROLLING STONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEN'S JOURNAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS WEEKLY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMany other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts.  We have the ability to source from a large network of licensed retailers to insure in most cases your order is fulfilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750ML\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 98 (49% ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e Brown-Forman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- start interested in --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eYOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"alt-product-ad\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caskcartel.com\/products\/old-forester-birthday-bourbon-whiskey\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col1-32\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"OLD FORESTER BIRTHDAY BOURBON WHISKEY\" class=\"alt-product-ad-img-sm\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/2395\/7103\/products\/OF-Birthday-Bourbon-2019-2-copy_200x.png?v=1573551381\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2-67\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caskcartel.com\/products\/old-forester-birthday-bourbon-whiskey\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOLD FORESTER BIRTHDAY BOURBON WHISKEY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Forester Birthday Bourbon has become a must-have for bourbon enthusiasts who want to experience the ultimate in rare handcrafted bourbon. \u003cbr\u003eIn Stock - Buy it Here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn_c\" href=\"https:\/\/caskcartel.com\/products\/old-forester-birthday-bourbon-whiskey\"\u003eView More\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear-div\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- end interested in --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 release of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon marks the 20th release of the series. Brown-Forman states that a total of 95 barrels were barreled on June 5, 2010. This is the third Birthday Bourbon to be bottled at the Old Forester Distilling Co. on Louisville's Historic Whiskey Row. Master Distiller Chris Morris and Master Taster Jackie Zykan selected this year's limited edition. No bottle count information was released, however the company states that the full allotment of product represents one day's production of Old Forester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOld Forester Birthday Bourbon 2020 Release Whiskey Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich brown sugars form a heavy base and are layered with rich oak and vanilla. Light hints of molasses and yellow cake gently intermix, however the star of the show is the classic bourbon notes. The classic opening scents, while few, are deeply rich and present a nose that’s timeless and quite frankly, fantastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e The richness found in the nose strongly carries through to the palate. Brown sugars and aged oak interweave with vanilla and a touch of raisin. The oak has slightly tannic properties that seem a tad out of place, but not enough to ruin the overall balance. Additionally, there’s quite a bit of a rye spice kick that helps add a dash of heat as you suss out the flavors. It doesn’t quite live up to the opening that the nose delivers, however it’s still delicious in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy oak and spice kick things off with a strong hint of peppercorn and rye spice bringing forth a finish that is hotter than expected for a 100 proof bourbon. A dry leather note pops up on the backend helping to ground the finish away from the sweater notes found in the nose and palate. This provides for a more earthy quality, and it’s a pleasant way to end the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDistillery Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brown–Forman Corporation is one of the largest American-owned companies in the spirits and wine business. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, it manufactures several well known brands throughout the world, including Jack Daniel's, Early Times, Old Forester, Woodford Reserve, Canadian Mist, GlenDronach, BenRiach, Glenglassaugh, Finlandia, Herradura, Korbel, and Chambord. Brown–Forman formerly owned Southern Comfort and Tuaca before selling them off in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-09-02T14:12:46-04:00","created_at":"2020-10-19T07:02:59-04:00","vendor":"CaskCartel.com","type":"Whiskey","tags":["ConciergeUK","Proof_75 - 100 (37.5% - 50% ABV)","Type_Whiskey","Whiskey_Bourbon"],"price":3002500,"price_min":3002500,"price_max":3002500,"available":false,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":34768395894922,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":false,"featured_image":null,"available":false,"name":"Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2020 Release Whiskey","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":3002500,"weight":5443,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":"shopify","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/OF-Birthday-Bourbon-2020_TransparentBG-e1592913998155.png?v=1603105379"],"featured_image":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/OF-Birthday-Bourbon-2020_TransparentBG-e1592913998155.png?v=1603105379","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2020 Release Whiskey at CaskCartel.com","id":11321130123402,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.702,"height":3000,"width":2107,"src":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/OF-Birthday-Bourbon-2020_TransparentBG-e1592913998155.png?v=1603105379"},"aspect_ratio":0.702,"height":3000,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/caskcartel.com\/cdn\/shop\/products\/OF-Birthday-Bourbon-2020_TransparentBG-e1592913998155.png?v=1603105379","width":2107}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003ch2\u003eWhiskey: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2020 Release\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBirthday Bourbon, as it’s commonly known, is released every year to commemorate the birthday of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown, on September 2. Each release is a small batch bourbon made entirely of barrels filled on the same date; for 2020, the entire batch is made of 95 barrels filled on June 5, 2010.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrder from the Largest \u0026amp; Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatured in\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROLLING STONE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMEN'S JOURNAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS WEEKLY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMany other small liquor store sites will end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts.  We have the ability to source from a large network of licensed retailers to insure in most cases your order is fulfilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 750ML\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProof:\u003c\/b\u003e 98 (49% ABV)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/b\u003e Brown-Forman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- start interested in --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eYOU MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED IN:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"alt-product-ad\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caskcartel.com\/products\/old-forester-birthday-bourbon-whiskey\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col1-32\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"OLD FORESTER BIRTHDAY BOURBON WHISKEY\" class=\"alt-product-ad-img-sm\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0050\/2395\/7103\/products\/OF-Birthday-Bourbon-2019-2-copy_200x.png?v=1573551381\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col2-67\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/caskcartel.com\/products\/old-forester-birthday-bourbon-whiskey\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOLD FORESTER BIRTHDAY BOURBON WHISKEY\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Forester Birthday Bourbon has become a must-have for bourbon enthusiasts who want to experience the ultimate in rare handcrafted bourbon. \u003cbr\u003eIn Stock - Buy it Here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn_c\" href=\"https:\/\/caskcartel.com\/products\/old-forester-birthday-bourbon-whiskey\"\u003eView More\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"clear-div\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- end interested in --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDetailed Description\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 release of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon marks the 20th release of the series. Brown-Forman states that a total of 95 barrels were barreled on June 5, 2010. This is the third Birthday Bourbon to be bottled at the Old Forester Distilling Co. on Louisville's Historic Whiskey Row. Master Distiller Chris Morris and Master Taster Jackie Zykan selected this year's limited edition. No bottle count information was released, however the company states that the full allotment of product represents one day's production of Old Forester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOld Forester Birthday Bourbon 2020 Release Whiskey Tasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e Rich brown sugars form a heavy base and are layered with rich oak and vanilla. Light hints of molasses and yellow cake gently intermix, however the star of the show is the classic bourbon notes. The classic opening scents, while few, are deeply rich and present a nose that’s timeless and quite frankly, fantastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e The richness found in the nose strongly carries through to the palate. Brown sugars and aged oak interweave with vanilla and a touch of raisin. The oak has slightly tannic properties that seem a tad out of place, but not enough to ruin the overall balance. Additionally, there’s quite a bit of a rye spice kick that helps add a dash of heat as you suss out the flavors. It doesn’t quite live up to the opening that the nose delivers, however it’s still delicious in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e Heavy oak and spice kick things off with a strong hint of peppercorn and rye spice bringing forth a finish that is hotter than expected for a 100 proof bourbon. A dry leather note pops up on the backend helping to ground the finish away from the sweater notes found in the nose and palate. This provides for a more earthy quality, and it’s a pleasant way to end the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDistillery Information\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Brown–Forman Corporation is one of the largest American-owned companies in the spirits and wine business. Based in Louisville, Kentucky, it manufactures several well known brands throughout the world, including Jack Daniel's, Early Times, Old Forester, Woodford Reserve, Canadian Mist, GlenDronach, BenRiach, Glenglassaugh, Finlandia, Herradura, Korbel, and Chambord. Brown–Forman formerly owned Southern Comfort and Tuaca before selling them off in 2016.\u003c\/p\u003e"}