Description
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Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is made from a mash of corn, rye and malted barley. After the grains have been milled and mashed, they are fermented for five to seven days with a proprietary yeast strain that is grown fresh daily at the distillery. old forester birthday 2019
This extra-long fermentation process ensures that the bourbon has an unparalleled depth and complexity. Following fermentation, the grains are twice distilled before being matured in new, American oak casks for twelve years. old forester birthday 2019
This special bourbon honors the birthday of Old Forester founder George Brown, who was born on September 2. The bourbon is crafted from whiskey distilled in a single day of production. old forester birthday 2019
Since the limited-edition bourbon is vintage-dated, it can never be replicated. This 19th edition of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is the highest proof yet. old forester birthday 2019
This year’s limited edition is bottled at 105 proof. Aged 11 years it is slightly younger than its legendary predecessors. birthday bourbon old forester
Old Forester Master Distiller Chris Morris and Master Taster Jackie Zykan hand-selected 120 barrels for this annual release. forester birthday bourbon 2019 release
Distilled from a mash bill of 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley the barrels were laid down on May 15, 2008, and matured on the second floor of Warehouse #I. 2019 old forester birthday bourbon
Expect a sweet nose of butterscotch and toffee upheld by layers of sweet melon and cornbread. Flavors of rich oak spice and blackcurrant warm the palate coupled with light maple, caramel cake, and white floral notes. The finish is complex with notes of peppermint tea sweetened with honey, with ever long Szechuan Peppercorn. release old forester birthday bourbon
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Tasting Notes
The 2019 release of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon marks the 19th release of the series. Its 105 proof is the series’ highest proof to date.
Brown-Forman states that a total of 120 barrels were distilled on May 15, 2008 and aged on the second floor of Warehouse I. Master Distiller Chris Morris and Master Taster Jackie Zykan selected and proofed this year’s limited edition. This year’s bottling is expected to yield roughly 13,200 bottles.
