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Bourbon Review: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2019

We review Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2019, the annual release of the coveted, higher end Old Forester bourbon that this year is at its highest proof ever.

OVERALL RATING

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2019 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

Tasting Notes

About:

Aged 11 years in a batch of 120 barrels distilled on May 15th 2008 and blended at 105 proof, 52.5% ABV. ~ $100 per 750ml
Appearance:
Light honey with sparse but long legs upon swirling in a glencairn glass.
Nose:
Big heat up front, followed by cherry, maple, and toasted oak.
Palate:


Finish:
Comments:
Heck yes! The flavors are bright and long lasting in the finish. Adding a touch of water or an ice cube definitely added to the experience. I enjoyed the higher proof, resulting in a bolder flavor profile. It is certainly a sipper, especially as your palate grows accustomed to the bolder flavors and other nuances emerge.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Kenji Mizumori

Kenji Mizumori, a seasoned bartender at the Pope House Bourbon Lounge in Portland, Oregon, has been a devoted bourbon enthusiast for decades. He has a particular fondness for bold, high-proof whiskeys, favoring those that exceed 100 proof.

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