{"product_id":"old-forester-2019-birthday-bourbon","title":"Old Forester 2019 Birthday Bourbon 750mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester 2019 Birthday Bourbon 750mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a highly collectible limited-edition \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from Old Forester and Brown-Forman, released as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e19th edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the annual Birthday Bourbon series. Created to honor Old Forester founder \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Garvin Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, born September 2, 1846, the 2019 release was selected from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11-year-old barrels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e distilled on May 15, 2008 and matured on the second floor of Warehouse I. Bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e105 proof (52.5% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it was the highest-proof Birthday Bourbon released up to that point.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 edition offers a rich and distinctive profile with aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebutterscotch, toffee, sweet melon, and cornbread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The palate develops layers of blackcurrant, oak spice, maple, caramel cake, and delicate floral notes. A long, complex finish brings honeyed peppermint tea and lingering peppery spice, creating a memorable expression within the Birthday Bourbon collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"HorizontalRule-ByOEk_\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"Heading-Ro3lZr\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Butterscotch, toffee, sweet melon, cornbread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich oak spice, blackcurrant, maple, caramel cake, white floral notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  • \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long and warming with honey, peppermint tea, and lingering peppercorn spice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"HorizontalRule-ByOEk_\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"Heading-Ro3lZr\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• What is Old Forester 2019 Birthday Bourbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester 2019 Birthday Bourbon is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003elimited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e released in 2019 as the 19th iteration of Old Forester’s annual Birthday Bourbon series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• How old is Old Forester 2019 Birthday Bourbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 Birthday Bourbon was matured for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the selected barrels originally distilled on May 15, 2008.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• What proof is Old Forester 2019 Birthday Bourbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2019 edition is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e105 proof, or 52.5% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it the highest-proof Birthday Bourbon released at the time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Where was Old Forester 2019 Birthday Bourbon aged?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe release was drawn from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 barrels aged on the second floor of Warehouse I\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, representing a single day of Old Forester production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Why is it called Birthday Bourbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe series commemorates the birthday of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeorge Garvin Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, founder of Old Forester, who was born on September 2, 1846.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• Is Old Forester 2019 Birthday Bourbon collectible?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. The 2019 edition was produced in limited quantities, and its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11-year age statement, 105-proof bottling, and vintage-dated release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e make it a desirable bottle for Old Forester and Birthday Bourbon collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Forester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50363438202983,"sku":null,"price":1399.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Old_Forester_2019_Birthday_Bourbon_750mL.webp?v=1790924173","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/old-forester-2019-birthday-bourbon","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}