Old Forester
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 Edition
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$699.99
The 2026 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is the 26th annual limited-edition release celebrating the September 2nd birthday of company founder George Garvin Brown.
Key Details & Specifications
- Age: 11 years (barreled in 2015)
- Proof: 97 proof (48.5% ABV)
- Mash Bill: 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley
- Batch Size: 212 barrels
- Warehouse / Location: Third floor of Warehouse B at the Brown-Forman Distillery in Shively / Louisville, Kentucky (the oldest warehouse at the distillery)
- Barrel Entry Proof: 124.4 proof (slightly lower than the standard 125-proof entry
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Rich, dark-charred, bourbon-soaked old oak with hints of coconut, toasted bread, brown butter, cocoa powder, raisin, black pepper, and apricot/orange undertones.
- Palate: Sweet and creamy with chocolate-coconut cream pie, ripe/bright banana, lively cherry, and a touch of campy or burnt match wood-forward depth.
- Finish: A modest, satisfying finish featuring a reprise of oak, black pepper, and dried mint.