Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2019
After showing exceptionally unique character during a tasting panel the 11 year old barrels were chosen specifically for birthday bourbon.
Old forester birthday bourbon 2019. A total of 120 barrels distilled on may 15 2008 and aged on the second floor of warehouse i master distiller. Light honey with sparse but long legs upon swirling in a glencairn glass. This years expression is bottled at 105 proof topping last years high of 101 proof. Old forester 2019 birthday bourbon.
Big heat up front followed by cherry maple and toasted oak. Its 105 proof is the series highest proof to date. This one does well with a full sitting and. After showing what was noted to be exceptionally unique character during a tasting panel a group of 11 year old barrels were chosen specifically for this release with the full allotment of product representing one days.
It is slightly younger than recent releases aged 11 years but old forester master distiller chris morris and master taster jackie zykan felt these barrels were something special. 100 per 750ml. Load more follow on instagram. Old forester has announced the 2019 birthday bourbon the highest proof yet in the line.
Brown forman states that a total of 120 barrels were distilled on may 15 2008 and aged on the second floor of warehouse i. Old forester birthday bourbon 2019. Master distiller chris morris and master taster jackie zykan selected and proofed this years limited edition. The minute i popped the cork i got smacked in the.
The 2019 birthday bourbon is presented at 105 proof the highest proof to date for this special expression. Aged 11 years in a batch of 120 barrels distilled on may 15th 2008 and blended at 105 proof 525 abv. Describing this years release jackie zykan master taster says. Can you beat a backyard bourbon tasting with a bla.
The 2019 old forester birthday bourbon according to those behind it is presented at 105 proof said to be the highest ever for this particular special expression.