Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 700 ML

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey – 700ml

One of Kentucky bourbon's most anticipated annual releases, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon celebrates the legacy of founder George Garvin Brown with an exceptional limited-edition whiskey selected from some of the distillery's most distinctive barrels. Released each year in honor of Brown's September 2 birthday, this highly allocated bourbon has become a prized addition to serious whiskey collections.

First introduced in 2002, the Birthday Bourbon series showcases the individuality of carefully selected barrels, with each annual release offering its own combination of age, proof, and flavor. Matured in new charred American oak, these exceptional bourbons develop remarkable depth, bringing together rich caramel, vanilla, mature oak, dark fruit, and warming spice.

Presented in Old Forester's distinctive decanter-style bottle, Birthday Bourbon is as recognizable for its collectible packaging as it is for the whiskey inside.

ABV: Varies by annual release Proof: Varies by annual release Size: 700ml Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Distillery: Old Forester Origin: Louisville, Kentucky Series: Annual Limited-Edition Birthday Bourbon Maturation: New Charred American Oak Barrels

Tasting Notes

Flavor profiles vary by vintage and barrel selection.

Nose: Rich aromas of caramel, vanilla bean, toasted oak, and brown sugar, complemented by dark cherry, dried fruit, and warm baking spice.

Palate: Full-bodied and complex, revealing layers of toffee, butterscotch, dark chocolate, ripe stone fruit, and caramelized sugar. Mature oak, cinnamon, and subtle leather notes provide structure and depth.

Finish: Long and warming, with lingering notes of vanilla, dark fruit, seasoned oak, cocoa, and baking spice.

Why You'll Love It

• One of the most celebrated annual limited-edition bourbon releases.

• Created to honor Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown.

• Part of the collectible Birthday Bourbon series introduced in 2002.

• Each annual release features its own distinctive age statement, proof, and flavor profile.

• Carefully selected barrels showcase the complexity of mature Kentucky bourbon.

• Rich notes of caramel, vanilla, dark fruit, chocolate, toasted oak, and warming spice.

• Presented in an iconic decanter-style bottle.

• A highly sought-after addition for Old Forester enthusiasts and serious bourbon collectors.

• An exceptional choice for milestone birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations, and luxury gifting.

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon represents one of the most collectible traditions in American whiskey. With its annual limited release, distinctive presentation, and carefully selected mature bourbon, each edition offers enthusiasts an opportunity to experience a unique chapter in Old Forester's history. Whether reserved for a special occasion or added to a prized collection, Birthday Bourbon remains a standout among Kentucky's most desirable whiskeys.