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Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 12 Year Old – 2023 Limited Release (750ml).

by Old Forester
SKU: 81128014681
$999.99
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 12 Year Old – 2023 Limited Release (750ml).
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 12 Year Old – 2023 Limited Release (750ml).

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 12 Year Old – 2023 Limited Release (750ml).

by Old Forester
SKU: 81128014681
$999.99
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  • About The Product

    The Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 12 Year Old (2023 Limited Release) is the specific iteration of the annual Birthday Bourbon, distinguished by its particular age statement and the unique barrel selection for that year. Like all Birthday Bourbons, it adheres to Old Foresters commitment to releasing a singular, exceptional batch annually on George Garvin Browns birthday. This specific release features bourbon that was distilled from Old Foresters proprietary high-rye bourbon mash bill and then aged for a full 12 years in new, charred American oak barrels. The barrels for this 2023 release were meticulously selected from a specific heat cycle and area of a traditional Old Forester warehouse (often on the fifth floor, known for warmer temperatures and deeper maturation), indicating a deliberate choice to achieve a particular flavor profile. After 12 years of maturation, the bourbon was bottled at a specific proof (104 proof, or 52% ABV, for the 2023 release), without chill filtration, to ensure the preservation of all its natural oils and flavors. The prolonged aging allowed the spirit to develop deep complexity, rich oak influence, and refined notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and baking spices, showcasing the profound impact of time and barrel selection on Old Foresters classic bourbon character.

    Taste Profile & Food Pairings

    Flavor Profile: (Varies slightly each year, but generally) Rich and complex, with notes of caramel, vanilla, oak, spice, and fruit.

    Pairs Well With: Dark chocolate, pecan pie, aged cheeses, grilled steak.

    Taste Notes: The 2023 release of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, at 12 years old, presented a distinctive aroma of rich caramel, dark brown sugar, and toasted marshmallow, balanced by notes of dried cherry, fig, and a pronounced oak char. Hints of baking spice like allspice and nutmeg, along with a touch of leather, were also evident. On the palate, it was full-bodied and intensely flavorful, offering a decadent sweetness of chocolate fudge and toffee. Juicy dark fruit flavors were met with a robust charred oak, subtle tobacco, and a warming peppery spice. The mouthfeel was luxurious and coating. The finish was exceptionally long and warm, with a memorable interplay of sweet vanilla, dark fruit, and a lingering, well-integrated spice from the aged oak.

    Food Pairings: This highly acclaimed, mature bourbon from 2023 is best paired with equally rich and refined dishes. Consider it with prime cuts of beef, such as a perfectly seared ribeye or roasted tenderloin. It also complements slow-smoked barbecue, rich game meats, or robust, aged cheeses like Parmesan Reggiano. For dessert, it's an ideal match for dark chocolate ganache, bourbon pecan pie, or crème brûlée. It also serves as an excellent companion to a premium cigar.

    About the Brand

    Old Forester holds a unique and venerable place in the history of American whiskey, particularly bourbon, as Americas First Bottled Bourbon. Founded by George Garvin Brown in 1870, it was groundbreaking for being the first bourbon to be sold exclusively in sealed glass bottles, rather than from barrels. This innovative approach was revolutionary at the time, establishing a new standard for quality, consistency, and purity in an era when adulteration of spirits was common. Browns commitment to "sealed, unbroken bottles" ensured consumers received an unadulterated product, building trust and setting a precedent for the entire industry.

    Old Forester is produced by Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the largest American-owned spirits companies, which continues to be a family-controlled business, maintaining the legacy of its founder. The brand remains dedicated to producing authentic Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey using traditional methods that have been refined over more than 150 years.

    The production process at Old Forester begins with a proprietary high-rye mash bill, featuring a significant percentage of rye alongside corn and malted barley. This mash bill contributes to the bourbons distinct spicy character while retaining the foundational sweetness of corn. The whiskey is distilled in Old Foresters own column stills, located in Louisville, Kentucky, drawing on the regions limestone-filtered water.

    A defining characteristic of Old Foresters aging process is its unique heat-cycled warehouses. While many distilleries rely solely on natural temperature fluctuations, Old Forester employs a system that circulates warm air through their multi-story aging warehouses (rickhouses). This technique creates more consistent temperature changes, promoting a deeper interaction between the whiskey and the new, charred American oak barrels. The barrels are carefully positioned throughout these warehouses to achieve various maturation profiles.

    Old Foresters core range includes expressions like Old Forester 86 Proof, Old Forester 100 Proof, and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style, each showcasing different facets of their unique distillate and aging philosophy. The brand is also highly celebrated for its annual limited releases, such as the Old Forester Birthday Bourbon and the Old Forester Presidents Choice, which allow the Master Distiller to highlight exceptional barrels or unique aging experiments, offering connoisseurs distinct and often higher-proof variations of their beloved bourbon.

    Across all its expressions, Old Forester remains committed to crafting full-flavored, authentic Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that honors its pioneering heritage while continuously exploring the depths of its unique production methods.

About The Product

The Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 12 Year Old (2023 Limited Release) is the specific iteration of the annual Birthday Bourbon, distinguished by its particular age statement and the unique barrel selection for that year. Like all Birthday Bourbons, it adheres to Old Foresters commitment to releasing a singular, exceptional batch annually on George Garvin Browns birthday. This specific release features bourbon that was distilled from Old Foresters proprietary high-rye bourbon mash bill and then aged for a full 12 years in new, charred American oak barrels. The barrels for this 2023 release were meticulously selected from a specific heat cycle and area of a traditional Old Forester warehouse (often on the fifth floor, known for warmer temperatures and deeper maturation), indicating a deliberate choice to achieve a particular flavor profile. After 12 years of maturation, the bourbon was bottled at a specific proof (104 proof, or 52% ABV, for the 2023 release), without chill filtration, to ensure the preservation of all its natural oils and flavors. The prolonged aging allowed the spirit to develop deep complexity, rich oak influence, and refined notes of dark fruit, chocolate, and baking spices, showcasing the profound impact of time and barrel selection on Old Foresters classic bourbon character.

Taste Profile & Food Pairings

Flavor Profile: (Varies slightly each year, but generally) Rich and complex, with notes of caramel, vanilla, oak, spice, and fruit.

Pairs Well With: Dark chocolate, pecan pie, aged cheeses, grilled steak.

Taste Notes: The 2023 release of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, at 12 years old, presented a distinctive aroma of rich caramel, dark brown sugar, and toasted marshmallow, balanced by notes of dried cherry, fig, and a pronounced oak char. Hints of baking spice like allspice and nutmeg, along with a touch of leather, were also evident. On the palate, it was full-bodied and intensely flavorful, offering a decadent sweetness of chocolate fudge and toffee. Juicy dark fruit flavors were met with a robust charred oak, subtle tobacco, and a warming peppery spice. The mouthfeel was luxurious and coating. The finish was exceptionally long and warm, with a memorable interplay of sweet vanilla, dark fruit, and a lingering, well-integrated spice from the aged oak.

Food Pairings: This highly acclaimed, mature bourbon from 2023 is best paired with equally rich and refined dishes. Consider it with prime cuts of beef, such as a perfectly seared ribeye or roasted tenderloin. It also complements slow-smoked barbecue, rich game meats, or robust, aged cheeses like Parmesan Reggiano. For dessert, it's an ideal match for dark chocolate ganache, bourbon pecan pie, or crème brûlée. It also serves as an excellent companion to a premium cigar.

About the Brand

Old Forester holds a unique and venerable place in the history of American whiskey, particularly bourbon, as Americas First Bottled Bourbon. Founded by George Garvin Brown in 1870, it was groundbreaking for being the first bourbon to be sold exclusively in sealed glass bottles, rather than from barrels. This innovative approach was revolutionary at the time, establishing a new standard for quality, consistency, and purity in an era when adulteration of spirits was common. Browns commitment to "sealed, unbroken bottles" ensured consumers received an unadulterated product, building trust and setting a precedent for the entire industry.

Old Forester is produced by Brown-Forman Corporation, one of the largest American-owned spirits companies, which continues to be a family-controlled business, maintaining the legacy of its founder. The brand remains dedicated to producing authentic Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey using traditional methods that have been refined over more than 150 years.

The production process at Old Forester begins with a proprietary high-rye mash bill, featuring a significant percentage of rye alongside corn and malted barley. This mash bill contributes to the bourbons distinct spicy character while retaining the foundational sweetness of corn. The whiskey is distilled in Old Foresters own column stills, located in Louisville, Kentucky, drawing on the regions limestone-filtered water.

A defining characteristic of Old Foresters aging process is its unique heat-cycled warehouses. While many distilleries rely solely on natural temperature fluctuations, Old Forester employs a system that circulates warm air through their multi-story aging warehouses (rickhouses). This technique creates more consistent temperature changes, promoting a deeper interaction between the whiskey and the new, charred American oak barrels. The barrels are carefully positioned throughout these warehouses to achieve various maturation profiles.

Old Foresters core range includes expressions like Old Forester 86 Proof, Old Forester 100 Proof, and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style, each showcasing different facets of their unique distillate and aging philosophy. The brand is also highly celebrated for its annual limited releases, such as the Old Forester Birthday Bourbon and the Old Forester Presidents Choice, which allow the Master Distiller to highlight exceptional barrels or unique aging experiments, offering connoisseurs distinct and often higher-proof variations of their beloved bourbon.

Across all its expressions, Old Forester remains committed to crafting full-flavored, authentic Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey that honors its pioneering heritage while continuously exploring the depths of its unique production methods.

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