Old Forester 2017 Birthday Bourbon

$799.99

The 2017 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon was drawn from 12 year old barrels from different warehouses and floors. A total of 120 barrels; 93 barrels matured together on the 4th floor of G warehouse, yielding an extremely spice forward expression. The remaining 27 barrels matured together on the 5th floor of K warehouse contributing a rounding sweetness to the blend. Several barrels from both lots basked in the sun, highlighting the effects of maturation along an external wall.

Barreled on May 27, 2005 – Old Forester 2017 Birthday Bourbon is offered at 96 and 95.4 Proof.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR

Deep reddish amber.

NOSE

Complex and cinnamon wood spiced with nutty chocolate, dark caramel and rich oak notes all brightened with a dash of crisp citrus fruit.

TASTE

Mulled spice sweetness and fruity with bright citrus peel highlights.

FINISH

Long and warm with mulled fruit character lingering on.

Additional information

Weight 1814.006606 lbs
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