Old Forester 2020 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 Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown, born September 2, 1846, the 2020 edition was matured for 10 years and bottled at 98 proof (49% ABV). Selected from a limited group of barrels, this vintage showcases the rich fruit, caramel sweetness, spice, and oak character that define Old Forester’s sought-after Birthday Bourbon releases.

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

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, toasted nuts, warm baking spice

  • Palate: Brown sugar, ripe cherry, toffee, vanilla, cocoa, cinnamon, seasoned oak

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

FAQS

• What is Old Forester 2020 Birthday Bourbon?

Old Forester 2020 Birthday Bourbon is a limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey released in 2020 as part of Old Forester’s annual Birthday Bourbon collection.

• How old is Old Forester 2020 Birthday Bourbon?

The 2020 Birthday Bourbon was matured for 10 years, developing a balance of rich sweetness, fruit, spice, and mature oak.

• What proof is Old Forester 2020 Birthday Bourbon?

The 2020 edition is bottled at 98 proof, or 49% 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 2020 Birthday Bourbon collectible?

Yes. Birthday Bourbon is an annual limited release, and discontinued vintages such as the 2020 edition are sought after by Old Forester enthusiasts and collectors building vertical collections of the series.

• How should Old Forester 2020 Birthday Bourbon be enjoyed?

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