Old Forester 2010 Birthday Bourbon 750mL is a highly collectible limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Old Forester and Brown-Forman, released as part of the celebrated annual Birthday Bourbon series. Each Birthday Bourbon release commemorates the birthday of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown, born September 2, 1846. The 2010 edition was drawn from a limited selection of barrels and bottled at 95 proof (47.5% ABV), offering a distinctive snapshot of mature Old Forester bourbon from that vintage.

The nose opens with caramel, vanilla, ripe fruit, toasted oak, and warm baking spice. On the palate, layers of brown sugar, dark cherry, vanilla, caramel, toasted nuts, cinnamon, and seasoned oak create a rich and balanced profile. The finish is long and warming, with lingering caramel, fruit, spice, vanilla, and mature oak.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Caramel, vanilla, ripe fruit, toasted oak, warm baking spice

  • Palate: Brown sugar, dark cherry, caramel, vanilla, toasted nuts, cinnamon, seasoned oak

  • Finish: Long and warming with caramel, dark fruit, vanilla, spice, and mature oak

FAQS

• What is Old Forester 2010 Birthday Bourbon?

Old Forester 2010 Birthday Bourbon is a limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey released in 2010 as part of Old Forester’s annual Birthday Bourbon collection.

• Why is it called Birthday Bourbon?

The series is released in honor of George Garvin Brown, founder of Old Forester, who was born on September 2, 1846.

• What proof is Old Forester 2010 Birthday Bourbon?

The 2010 Birthday Bourbon is bottled at 95 proof, or 47.5% ABV.

• Who produces Old Forester Birthday Bourbon?

Birthday Bourbon is produced by Old Forester and Brown-Forman in Louisville, Kentucky, carrying on one of the longest-running names in American bourbon.

• Is Old Forester 2010 Birthday Bourbon collectible?

Yes. Birthday Bourbon is produced as an annual limited release, and older vintages such as the 2010 edition have become particularly sought after among Old Forester enthusiasts and vintage bourbon collectors.

• How should Old Forester 2010 Birthday Bourbon be enjoyed?

Given its age and collectible nature, it is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water, allowing its caramel, dark fruit, vanilla, spice, and oak flavors to fully develop.