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BourbonBlog.com was first to report the 2013 release of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon.

Experience the first review and tasting notes as you decide if this Bourbon should be a new addition to your collection.

The short answer is “yes.”

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2013 communicates autumn flavors with hearty does of sweet and warming juicy tones.

Each year, Brown-Forman releases the Old Forester Birthday Bourbon to honor their founder George Garvin Brown.

This release is a one worthy of a celebratory toast to Old Forester, America’s First Bottled Bourbon.

Look for it on shelves mid-August and at a suggested retail price of $54.99 / 750 ml.

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2013 Review


Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2013 Bourbon:
 
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2013

Color: Amber

Proof: 49% ABV , 98 Proof

Nose:: Warm brown sugar, with a spark of citrus and apple.

Add to that a diffusion of dried and somewhat complex spices.

TasteBetween a mellow smoke and a buttery spice. Some nuttiness along with juicy and fruity notes that surround the Bourbon.

Spices speak of Christmas notes including nutmeg, cinnamon and a slight touch of ginger.

FinishElegantly dry, well-rounded.

BourbonBlog.com Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

 

George Garvin Brown Old Forester
 

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3 Responses to “Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2013 Review”

  1. Dan

    Brown Forman doesn’t seem to care about Old Forester brand as they don’t even make the Birthday edition available in New York State! We can’t even get regular Old Forester right now, they don’t have any supply of it!!!