Old Forester 2020 Birthday Bourbon
Old Forester is set to release the 20th edition of its limited-run, vintage-dated Birthday Bourbon on Wednesday, September 2, in honor of founder George Garvin Brown’s birthday. This year marks the 150th anniversary of the company he started back in 1870.
The 2020 Birthday Bourbon is bottled at 98 proof, crafted from 95 barrels that were aged for 10 years. These barrels were filled on June 5, 2010. During tasting, the 10-year-old barrels showed a unique character, making them the clear choice for this year’s release. The entire batch equals just one day’s worth of Old Forester production.
Aroma
On the nose, this bourbon offers a delicate mix of white flowers, magnolia, and citrus. It’s spiced with vanilla, smooth leather, and cocoa powder. Reminders of brown sugar, white chocolate shavings, caramel, and tropical fruit balance the spice notes.
Taste
Tasting reveals caramel and crunchy toffee first. The tropical flavors emerge as banana, mango, coconut, and macadamia nuts.
You might also enjoy: Old Forester 2016 Birthday, Barrell Bourbon Batch 019, E.H. Taylor Jr. Amaranth, Blanton’s Honey Barrel 2021 or Stagg Jr. Barrel Proof Batch 17.
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