Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

The 2025 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon marks the 25th release of this highly anticipated, vintage-dated expression, celebrating the legacy of George Garvin Brown, who first bottled Old Forester in 1870. Hand-selected by Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris and Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo, this small-batch bourbon is crafted from a single day's distillation of exceptional 12-year-old barrels. Bottled at 92 proof, this year's release departs from tradition by using a sweet mash fermentation-relying solely on freshly-propagated yeast-which results in a uniquely silky, sweet profile. Tasting notes reveal aromas of herbal tea, cardamom, tropical fruit, and raw oak, with flavors of vanilla, sweet citrus, and clove, finishing with candied apple, burnt sugar, leather, and chai spice. A true one-of-a-kind release that honors the innovation of the First Bottled Bourbon