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Old Forester Birthday, 42%

Price: 200 Issue: Summer 2026 Reviewer: David Fleming Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey

Old Forester’s annual release to honor founder George Garvin Brown. Bright and fresh, with soft, generous notes of cherry, strawberry, and sweet corn on the nose. The palate offers gooey vanilla, chocolate, and rice pudding, balanced by the oak and accents of peppery spice. A thick texture and similar flavors on the finish, adding tobacco and lively spice. Mellow and easy, but with depth of age and flavor.