Old Forester has just released the highly-anticipated return of its most coveted expression, Birthday Bourbon.
This year the bourbon is 12 years old, 107 proof, and was hand-selected by Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris and Master Taster Melissa Rift, with aid from Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo. The liquid came from 209 total barrels.
Old Forester releases the limited-edition, vintage-dated bottle each September 2 to celebrate the birthday of the brand’s founder, George Garvin Brown.
Fans nationwide had the chance to join this year’s birthday festivities. Old Forester Birthday Bourbon was available through an online sweepstakes running on OldForester.com. Anyone who won the opportunity to purchase a bottle through the sweepstakes must purchase and pick it up at the Old Forester Distillery in Louisville between tomorrow (Sept. 5) and December 14–limit one per customer and credit card only.
“There’s no better way to celebrate our founder and longstanding history than by getting our rarest expression in the hands of bourbon lovers across the country,” said Old Forester Master Taster Melissa Rift.
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is sold at retailers nationwide for a suggested $199.99.
