{"product_id":"old-forester-birthday-bourbon-2026-limited-edition","title":"Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 Limited Edition","description":"\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 — 2026 Limited Bottling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; color: #7a7a7a; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Aged 11 Years\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 2026 edition is barrelled from 2015 stock, carrying a full 11-year age statement, and bottled at 87 proof (46.5% ABV) as a limited, single-year release that won't be repeated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eEach year's Birthday Bourbon is drawn from barrels selected to showcase the character of that specific vintage, giving the release its own distinct profile from year to year even as the Old Forester house style carries through. Produced at the Old Forester Distilling Co. in Louisville, Kentucky, this 700mL bottling is a genuine collector's item for bourbon enthusiasts who look forward to the release every fall.\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, barrelled in 2015\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottled at 87 proof (46.5% ABV)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach year's batch is distinct — a true single-vintage bourbon release\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;\"\u003eBarrelled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e2015\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;\"\u003e2026\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;\"\u003e700mL\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;\"\u003e87 Proof (46.5% 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 2026 release?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe 2026 Birthday Bourbon carries an 11-year age statement, having been barrelled in 2015.\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;\"\u003eDoes Birthday Bourbon taste the same every year?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eNo. Each year's release is selected from a distinct set of barrels, so proof, age, and flavor profile can vary from year to year even though the release carries the same name and 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;\"\u003eWhy is this bottle size 700mL instead of 750mL?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eOld Forester Birthday Bourbon is bottled at 700mL, a size specific to this annual release rather than the standard 750mL most spirits are bottled at.\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 2026 bottling will not be repeated once it sells out.\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":"700 ML","offer_id":50693716443329,"sku":null,"price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0276\/6290\/9518\/files\/OldForesterBirthdayBourbon2026LimitedEdition_1.png?v=1791260161","url":"https:\/\/www.nestorliquor.com\/products\/old-forester-birthday-bourbon-2026-limited-edition","provider":"Nestor Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}