About the product
Old Forester's 2025 Birthday Bourbon celebrates the distillery's heritage with a carefully selected blend of Kentucky straight bourbon aged to perfection. At 92 proof, this limited-release expression delivers a balanced profile of vanilla, oak, and subtle spice, ideal for collectors and bourbon enthusiasts. The 700 ml bottle makes an exceptional addition to any whiskey collection or a memorable gift for the discerning palate.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairings
Tasting Notes
- Nose: Unusually bright and fruity. You'll find apricot, green apple, and tropical fruits (like pineapple) followed by herbal tea, cardamom, and toasted sugar.
- Palate: Silky and round. It leads with vanilla bean and creamy caramel, followed by lemon peel, clove, and a touch of milk chocolate. The sweet mash provides a "softer" backbone than the typical Old Forester spice "punch."
- Finish: Pleasant and structured. It lingers with candied apple, chai spice, and leather, ending with a dry, toasted oak warmth.
Food Pairings
- Savory: Pineapple-Glazed Ham. The tropical notes and clove spice in the 2025 release perfectly mirror the glaze and saltiness of the ham.
- Cheese: Aged Manchego or Clothbound Cheddar. The "sweet and silky" nature of this 92-proof bourbon pairs excellently with the nutty, crystalline texture of aged sheep's milk cheese.
- Sweet: Apple Tarte Tatin or Crème Brûlée. The candied apple and burnt sugar notes in the finish make it a natural companion for fruit-forward or custard-based desserts.
- The "Connoisseur" Choice: Spiced Dark Chocolate Truffles. Specifically, truffles with a hint of chili or sea salt to contrast the bourbon’s "sweet mash" softness.
About the brand
Old Forester holds a unique place in American history as the only bourbon brand to be continuously produced and sold by the same founding family before, during, and after Prohibition. Established in 1870 by George Garvin Brown, it revolutionized the industry as the first bourbon ever sold exclusively in sealed glass bottles to guarantee quality and prevent tampering. The brand is celebrated for its consistent high-rye mash bill, which delivers a signature profile of rich caramel, sharp baking spices, and a hint of banana. Today, it remains the flagship of Brown-Forman, operating out of its historic home on Louisville’s Whiskey Row, where it continues to lead with innovations like the vintage-dated Birthday Bourbon and the heritage-focused Whiskey Row Series.
