

Old Forester 2017 Birthday Bourbon Whiskey
- BrandOld Forester
- CategoryBourbon
- CountryUnited States
- RegionKentucky
- DistilleryOld Forester
- Age12 Year OId
- Style Bourbon Whiskey
- Alcohol 48%
Bourbon Innovation, Tradition Preserved
Old Forester, founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown, redefined bourbon with the first-ever sealed bottles, ensuring consistent quality. Rooted in Louisville, Kentucky, the Brown–Forman-owned brand grew from medicinal whiskey to a benchmark of tradition and innovation, crafting iconic, limited-edition releases that honor its legacy.
The 2017 Birthday Bourbon offers a truly unique profile from carefully chosen barrels. A blend of 93 spice-forward barrels matured on the 4th floor of G warehouse and 27 sweet, rounded barrels from the 5th floor of K warehouse, it demonstrates the sun’s impact on external-wall aging. Expect flavors of bold spice, balanced sweetness, and rich bourbon finesse.
Appearance / Color
Auburn
Nose / Aroma / Smell
Bright golden honey. Sweet toasted oak and black pepper with a heavy suggestion of orange oil and toffee.
Flavor / Taste / Palate
Oak spice and charred black pepper dominate over a subtle core of chocolate custard and kola nut.
Finish
Spicy perimeter mouthfeel that slowly cascades off revealing floral undertones and cocoa powder.
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