{"product_id":"old-forester-2021-birthday-bourbon","title":"Old Forester 2021 Birthday Bourbon 750mL","description":"\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester 2021 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 part of the celebrated 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 2021 edition was matured for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e104 proof (52% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Birthday Bourbon delivers a rich profile of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecaramel, dark chocolate, vanilla, ripe fruit, and toasted oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\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 Caramel, vanilla, dark chocolate, ripe fruit, toasted oak\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 Brown sugar, dark cherry, chocolate, vanilla, baking spice, toasted nuts, mature oak\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 caramel, cocoa, dark fruit, spice, and seasoned oak\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 2021 Birthday Bourbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester 2021 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 2021 as part of Old Forester’s annual Birthday Bourbon collection.\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 2021 Birthday Bourbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Birthday Bourbon was matured for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the whiskey a rich balance of sweetness, fruit, spice, and developed oak.\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 2021 Birthday Bourbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 edition is bottled at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e104 proof, or 52% ABV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\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 \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 2021 Birthday Bourbon collectible?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Birthday Bourbon is an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eannual limited release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• How should Old Forester 2021 Birthday Bourbon be enjoyed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph-kKnbIo\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiven its limited production and collectible status, it is best enjoyed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"font-semibold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eneat or with a few drops of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to appreciate its caramel, dark fruit, chocolate, baking spice, and mature oak character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Forester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50363440726119,"sku":null,"price":1099.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/2929\/1879\/files\/Old_Forester_2021_Birthday_Bourbon_750mL.webp?v=1790924547","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyshelf.com\/products\/old-forester-2021-birthday-bourbon","provider":"Whiskey Shelf","version":"1.0","type":"link"}