Old Forester 2018 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 honor the birthday of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown, born September 2, 1846, the 2018 edition was matured for 14 years and bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV). Its extended maturation delivers a deep and concentrated expression of Old Forester’s signature fruit, caramel, spice, and mature oak character.

The nose opens with dark caramel, vanilla, ripe cherry, dried fruit, and toasted oak. On the palate, layers of brown sugar, toffee, dark fruit, vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon, and roasted nuts develop alongside rich seasoned oak. The finish is long and warming, with lingering caramel, dark cherry, baking spice, cocoa, and mature oak.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Dark caramel, vanilla, ripe cherry, dried fruit, toasted oak

  • Palate: Brown sugar, toffee, dark fruit, vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon, roasted nuts, mature oak

  • Finish: Long and warming with caramel, dark cherry, baking spice, cocoa, and seasoned oak

FAQS

• What is Old Forester 2018 Birthday Bourbon?

Old Forester 2018 Birthday Bourbon is a limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey released in 2018 as part of Old Forester’s annual Birthday Bourbon collection.

• How old is Old Forester 2018 Birthday Bourbon?

The 2018 Birthday Bourbon was matured for 14 years, making it one of the more mature releases in the Birthday Bourbon series.

• What proof is Old Forester 2018 Birthday Bourbon?

The 2018 edition is bottled at 101 proof, or 50.5% ABV.

• Why is it called Birthday Bourbon?

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

• Is Old Forester 2018 Birthday Bourbon collectible?

Yes. Birthday Bourbon is an annual limited release, and older discontinued vintages such as the 2018 edition are highly sought after by Old Forester enthusiasts and collectors.

• How should Old Forester 2018 Birthday Bourbon be enjoyed?

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