Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2020 Release Whiskey

The 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.

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2020 Release Whiskey Tasting Notes

Nose: 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.

Palate: 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.

Finish: 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.

Distillery Information

The 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.

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