{"product_id":"old-forester-birthday-bourbon-2018-limited-edition","title":"Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2018 Limited Edition","description":"\u003c!-- META DESCRIPTION --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; color: #2b2b2b; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 26px; color: #1a3d2e; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eOld Forester Birthday Bourbon — 2018 Limited Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; color: #7a7a7a; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, Aged 12 Years, 101 Proof\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eReleased every year around September 2nd to honor the birthday of founder George Garvin Brown, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is one of the most anticipated annual releases in bourbon. The 2018 edition was barreled on June 9, 2006, aged 12 years, and drawn from 120 barrels, 93 aged on the third floor of Warehouse J and 27 on the third floor of Warehouse I, with a total release of roughly 14,400 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV), the 2018 release was the first Birthday Bourbon vintage bottled at the new Old Forester Distilling Co. on Louisville's historic Whiskey Row. Each year's Birthday Bourbon is a one-time, single-vintage release that will not be repeated, making the 2018 bottling a genuine collector's item for fans of Old Forester.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #1a3d2e; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eOld Forester describes a rich mahogany color with dark cherry cobbler, caramel, dark chocolate-covered smoked almond and hints of charred oak, with herbal lemon tea and honey, warm green spice, and a long, dry finish with herbal lemon-honey sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #1a3d2e; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eWhy Collectors Seek This Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnual limited release honoring founder George Garvin Brown's birthday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull 12-year age statement, barreled June 9, 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawn from 120 barrels, a release of roughly 14,400 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first Birthday Bourbon bottled at the new Old Forester Distilling Co. on Whiskey Row\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA single-vintage bottling that will never be repeated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 19px; color: #1a3d2e; margin-top: 30px;\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 15px; margin-top: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dce6de;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold; width: 40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dce6de;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e12 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dce6de;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBarreled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eJune 9, 2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dce6de;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLimited Bottling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dce6de;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBarrels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e120\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dce6de;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e750mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #dce6de;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eProof \/ ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e101 Proof (50.5% Alc. Vol.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px 8px 0; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eDistillery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eOld Forester Distilling Co., Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7a7a7a; margin-top: 20px; font-style: italic;\"\u003ePlease drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ SECTION --\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #1a3d2e; margin-top: 45px; border-top: 1px solid #dce6de; padding-top: 30px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhy is it called \"Birthday Bourbon\"?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eOld Forester releases Birthday Bourbon annually to commemorate the birthday of founder George Garvin Brown, who established the brand in 1870. Each year's release is drawn from barrels selected to honor that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eHow old is the 2018 release?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe 2018 Birthday Bourbon carries a 12-year age statement. It was barreled on June 9, 2006, and drawn from 120 barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat proof is the 2018 Birthday Bourbon?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe 2018 release is bottled at 101 proof (50.5% ABV).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eWhat does it taste like?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eOld Forester describes dark cherry cobbler, caramel, dark chocolate-covered smoked almond and charred oak, with herbal lemon tea, honey and warm green spice, and a long, dry finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003eIs this a limited release?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eYes. Birthday Bourbon is released once a year in limited quantity, and the 2018 bottling will not be repeated, which makes remaining bottles increasingly hard to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ SCHEMA MARKUP (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT SCHEMA MARKUP (JSON-LD) --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Old Forester","offers":[{"title":"750 ML","offer_id":50803585450177,"sku":"OLD-FORESTER-BIRTHDAY-BOURBON-2018","price":1099.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/6290\/9518\/files\/OldForesterBirthdayBourbon2018LimitedEdition.png?v=1792641050","url":"https:\/\/www.nestorliquor.com\/products\/old-forester-birthday-bourbon-2018-limited-edition","provider":"Nestor Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}