Whiskey Review #25: 2014 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon
Category: Boutique
Price: $55
Availability: Annual- Late Summer/Early Fall release
Proof: 97- 48.5% ABV
Age: 12 Years
Distillery: Brown Forman- Louisville, Kentucky
Brown Forman is a large, global company. Although it's branches and facillitlies are spread throughout the world, It's headquarters is located in Louisville, Kentucky. They own the following whiskey brands: Jack Daniel's, Old Forester, Woodford Reserve, Early Times, Collingwood and Canadian Mist. They also have their hand in vodka, tequila and wine. The Old Foresters Distillery is located in Louisville, Kentucky
Old Foresters bourbon can be fond on most any liquor store shelf. Like many bourbon companies, Old Foresters has a premium line called "Birthday Bourbon". This line pays homage to founder George Garvin Brown. It's released each year on September, 2nd, to commemorate his birthday...thus the name "Birthday Bourbon".
2014 marks the 13th limited edition release. Many of the 13 releases have received mixed reviews. For example in resent years, 2010 and 2013 were highly praised, while 2011 and 2012 did not even come close in comparison. Personally, I can't speak about any of the former releases, because the 2014 release is the first O.F. Birthday Bourbon that I have tried.
Joining me for this episode is my good friend Dr. Joel Kilty! Joel has tried the highly praised 2013 release, so he will be able to provide some thoughts regarding comparison.
Overall: This is a very balanced bourbon with notes of baked yeast rolls, vanilla, caramel and oak. The finish leaves you with a mixture of sweet-wood, and a wet-mossy, old-earth minerality. I love bourbons in this age and proof category! Dr. Kilty and the Colonel's score: 8.5 out of 10.
Distillery: Brown Forman- Louisville, Kentucky
Brown Forman is a large, global company. Although it's branches and facillitlies are spread throughout the world, It's headquarters is located in Louisville, Kentucky. They own the following whiskey brands: Jack Daniel's, Old Forester, Woodford Reserve, Early Times, Collingwood and Canadian Mist. They also have their hand in vodka, tequila and wine. The Old Foresters Distillery is located in Louisville, Kentucky
Old Foresters bourbon can be fond on most any liquor store shelf. Like many bourbon companies, Old Foresters has a premium line called "Birthday Bourbon". This line pays homage to founder George Garvin Brown. It's released each year on September, 2nd, to commemorate his birthday...thus the name "Birthday Bourbon".
2014 marks the 13th limited edition release. Many of the 13 releases have received mixed reviews. For example in resent years, 2010 and 2013 were highly praised, while 2011 and 2012 did not even come close in comparison. Personally, I can't speak about any of the former releases, because the 2014 release is the first O.F. Birthday Bourbon that I have tried.
Joining me for this episode is my good friend Dr. Joel Kilty! Joel has tried the highly praised 2013 release, so he will be able to provide some thoughts regarding comparison.
Overall: This is a very balanced bourbon with notes of baked yeast rolls, vanilla, caramel and oak. The finish leaves you with a mixture of sweet-wood, and a wet-mossy, old-earth minerality. I love bourbons in this age and proof category! Dr. Kilty and the Colonel's score: 8.5 out of 10.
