How much does Old Forester Birthday bourbon cost?

$129.99
Tasting Notes: Old Forester 2020 Birthday Bourbon Suggested retail price is $129.99 and distribution is nationwide, but actually laying hands on a bottle is another matter.

What is the best Old Forester bourbon?

Highest rated whiskies with > 3 votes

• 88.40. Old Forester 2004 – Birthday Bourbon.
• 88.25. Old Forester Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky.
• 87.40. Old Forester Signature 100 Proof.
• 87.38. Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style.
• 87.00. Old Forester 2001 – Birthday Bourbon.

How does Old Forester bourbon rank?

Based on 383 votes, the average rating for Old Forester Bourbon is 7.1/10. ― Great tasting bourbon and a reasonable price. ― By far the “best bang for the buck” in bourbon. While others went to 80 proof, OF remained true to its roots and remained at 86.

What does Old Forester bourbon taste like?

A touch of oak and pine provides a strong underpinning. Sharp at first, but softens quickly, with hints of oak, sweet corn and rye grain character. Spicy, with soft vanilla and light orange notes.

Is the Old Forester 1910 rare?

As the final member of the Old Forester Whiskey Row series, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky is one of those rare sequels that are better than the original.

Why is it called Birthday Bourbon?

Birthday Bourbon celebrates the birthday of founder George Garvin Brown; this year marks the 150 year of the company he began in 1870. Brown-Forman founder George Garvin Brown was a pharmaceutical salesman and was the first to sell his whiskey, Old Forester, only in a glass bottle.

What is the mash bill for Old Forester?

A historic recipe, acquired in 1940 by Owsley Brown I, Old Forester Rye features a mash bill of 65% Rye, 20% Malted Barley, and 15% Corn. Such a high proportion of barley allows for a fully natural fermentation process, forgoing the need for artificial enzymes commonly found in high rye mash bills.

What is the smoothest sipping bourbon?

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• Angel’s Envy Bourbon. Rating: 83/100.
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• Maker’s Mark 46. Rating: 80/100.
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• W.L. Weller Special Reserve.
• Maker’s Mark.

How good is 1792 bourbon?

Based on 759 votes, the average rating for 1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is 7.4/10. ― Perfection! 1792 Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey which is carefully distilled at Barton is adored for its fruit, rye, custard and butterscotch flavor notes.

Is 1910 Old Forester hard to find?

Every release of Old Forester’s Whisky Row series has been readily available (at least in my area). There has never been a shortage of them or a time when you couldn’t find them just sitting on the shelf — not even 1920, which was the best of the bunch.

What is the age of Old Forester 1910?

According to Brown-Forman “1910 Old Fine Whisky represents a specific point in Old Forester’s nearly 150-year-old history. In October 1910, a fire caused the bottling line to be shut down for an indefinite period of time. Complicating matters, there was a vat of mature whisky waiting to be bottled.

What proof is Birthday Bourbon?

The 2021 Birthday Bourbon will be bottled at 104 proof and is made up of 119 barrels, aged 12 years, and barreled on April 16, 2009. After showing exceptionally unique character during a tasting panel, the 12-year-old barrels were chosen specifically for this year’s Birthday Bourbon.