Old Forester 2012 Birthday Bourbon 750mL is a highly collectible limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from Old Forester and Brown-Forman, released as part of the prestigious annual Birthday Bourbon series. Created to commemorate the birthday of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown, born September 2, 1846, the 2012 edition represents a distinctive vintage within this long-running collection. Bottled at 97 proof (48.5% ABV), it showcases Old Forester’s signature combination of rich fruit, caramel sweetness, spice, and mature oak.

The nose offers inviting aromas of caramel, vanilla, dark cherry, dried fruit, and toasted oak. On the palate, brown sugar and toffee mingle with ripe fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, toasted nuts, and seasoned oak. The finish is long and warming, leaving lingering notes of caramel, dark fruit, baking spice, vanilla, and oak.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Caramel, vanilla, dark cherry, dried fruit, toasted oak

  • Palate: Brown sugar, toffee, ripe fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, toasted nuts, seasoned oak

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

FAQS

• What is Old Forester 2012 Birthday Bourbon?

Old Forester 2012 Birthday Bourbon is a limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey released in 2012 as part of Old Forester’s annual Birthday Bourbon collection.

• Why is it called Birthday Bourbon?

The series commemorates George Garvin Brown, founder of Old Forester, whose birthday was September 2, 1846.

• What proof is Old Forester 2012 Birthday Bourbon?

The 2012 Birthday Bourbon is bottled at 97 proof, or 48.5% ABV.

• Who produces Old Forester Birthday Bourbon?

Birthday Bourbon is produced by Old Forester and Brown-Forman, carrying forward the heritage of one of America’s historic bourbon brands.

• Is Old Forester 2012 Birthday Bourbon collectible?

Yes. Birthday Bourbon is produced as an annual limited release, and older discontinued vintages such as the 2012 edition have become desirable bottles among Old Forester enthusiasts and vintage bourbon collectors.

• How should Old Forester 2012 Birthday Bourbon be enjoyed?

Given its limited nature and vintage status, it is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water, allowing its caramel, fruit, vanilla, spice, and mature oak flavors to develop.