Old Forester 2021 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 2021 edition was matured for 12 years and bottled at 104 proof (52% ABV). This vintage continues the tradition of selecting a distinctive group of mature barrels each year, creating a unique expression sought after by Old Forester enthusiasts and collectors.

The 2021 Birthday Bourbon delivers a rich profile of caramel, dark chocolate, vanilla, ripe fruit, and toasted oak. The palate develops layers of brown sugar, dark cherry, chocolate, baking spice, toasted nuts, and mature oak. Its long, warming finish brings lingering caramel sweetness, cocoa, fruit, spice, and seasoned oak.

TASTING NOTES

  • Nose: Caramel, vanilla, dark chocolate, ripe fruit, toasted oak

  • Palate: Brown sugar, dark cherry, chocolate, vanilla, baking spice, toasted nuts, mature oak

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

FAQS

• What is Old Forester 2021 Birthday Bourbon?

Old Forester 2021 Birthday Bourbon is a limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey released in 2021 as part of Old Forester’s annual Birthday Bourbon collection.

• How old is Old Forester 2021 Birthday Bourbon?

The 2021 Birthday Bourbon was matured for 12 years, giving the whiskey a rich balance of sweetness, fruit, spice, and developed oak.

• What proof is Old Forester 2021 Birthday Bourbon?

The 2021 edition is bottled at 104 proof, or 52% 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 2021 Birthday Bourbon collectible?

Yes. Birthday Bourbon is an annual limited release, and the 2021 edition is sought after by collectors due to its limited availability, 12-year age statement, and place within the long-running Birthday Bourbon series.

• How should Old Forester 2021 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, chocolate, baking spice, and mature oak character.