Old Forester 2017 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. Created to honor the birthday of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown, born September 2, 1846, the 2017 release was drawn from 12-year-old bourbon and bottled at 96 proof (48% ABV). This vintage showcases the rich fruit, caramelized sweetness, spice, and mature oak character that has made Birthday Bourbon one of Old Forester’s most sought-after annual releases.

The nose opens with caramel, vanilla, dark cherry, toasted nuts, and seasoned oak. On the palate, layers of brown sugar, toffee, ripe fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, and baking spice are balanced by mature oak. The finish is long and warming, leaving lingering caramel, dark fruit, spice, vanilla, and toasted oak.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Caramel, vanilla, dark cherry, toasted nuts, seasoned oak

  • Palate: Brown sugar, toffee, ripe fruit, vanilla, cinnamon, cocoa, mature oak

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

FAQS

• What is Old Forester 2017 Birthday Bourbon?

Old Forester 2017 Birthday Bourbon is a limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey released in 2017 as part of Old Forester’s annual Birthday Bourbon collection.

• How old is Old Forester 2017 Birthday Bourbon?

The 2017 Birthday Bourbon was released as a 12-year-old bourbon, giving it additional depth and mature oak character.

• What proof is Old Forester 2017 Birthday Bourbon?

The 2017 edition is bottled at 96 proof, or 48% ABV.

• Why is it called Birthday Bourbon?

The series honors George Garvin Brown, founder of Old Forester, who was born on September 2, 1846.

• Is Old Forester 2017 Birthday Bourbon collectible?

Yes. Birthday Bourbon is produced as an annual limited release, and discontinued vintages such as the 2017 edition are sought after by collectors and enthusiasts building vertical collections of the series.

• How should Old Forester 2017 Birthday Bourbon be enjoyed?

Given its limited production and vintage status, it is best enjoyed neat or with a few drops of water to appreciate its caramel, dark fruit, vanilla, cocoa, spice, and mature oak character.