{"product_id":"old-forester-birthday-bourbon-2019-limited-edition","title":"Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2019 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 — 2019 Limited Edition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; color: #7a7a7a; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, Aged 11 Years, 105 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 2019 edition was distilled on May 15, 2008, aged 11 years, and drawn from 120 barrels, with a total release of roughly 13,000 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBottled at 105 proof (52.5% ABV), the 2019 release was the highest proof Birthday Bourbon to that point, and it has since become a sought-after piece of the series. Each year's Birthday Bourbon is a one-time, single-vintage release that will not be repeated, making the 2019 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;\"\u003eRich oak spice, blackcurrant, light maple, caramel cake and white floral notes, as described by Old Forester Master Taster Jackie Zykan.\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 11-year age statement, distilled May 15, 2008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled at 105 proof (52.5% ABV), the highest proof Birthday Bourbon to that point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrawn from 120 barrels, a release of roughly 13,000 bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA single-vintage bottling that will never be repeated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne of the most sought-after annual bourbon releases, with strong secondary market demand\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;\"\u003e11 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;\"\u003eDistilled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003eMay 15, 2008\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;\"\u003e2019\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;\"\u003e105 Proof (52.5% 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 2019 release?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe 2019 Birthday Bourbon carries an 11-year age statement. It was distilled on May 15, 2008, 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 2019 Birthday Bourbon?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe 2019 release is bottled at 105 proof (52.5% ABV), the highest proof Birthday Bourbon to that point.\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's Master Taster describes rich oak spice, blackcurrant, light maple, caramel cake and white floral notes.\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 2019 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":50803520929985,"sku":"OLD-FORESTER-BIRTHDAY-BOURBON-2019","price":1099.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/6290\/9518\/files\/OldForesterBirthdayBourbon2019LimitedEdition.png?v=1792640538","url":"https:\/\/www.nestorliquor.com\/products\/old-forester-birthday-bourbon-2019-limited-edition","provider":"Nestor Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}