Old Forester 2025 Birthday Bourbon 700mL

Old Forester 2025 Birthday Bourbon 700mL

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | Aged 12 Years | Sweet Mash | 92 Proof (46% ABV) | 700mL

Process & Profile

Old Forester 2025 Birthday Bourbon marks the 25th anniversary of the brand’s most celebrated limited release, paying tribute to founder George Garvin Brown. This special 2025 edition introduces a bold first for the series — a sweet mash fermentation process, diverging from the brand’s traditional sour mash method. The result is a remarkably smooth, fruit-forward bourbon that highlights a delicate balance between sweet oak and spice.

Distilled in 2013 and aged for 12 years in Warehouse K on floors 1 and 5, the barrels were carefully selected to showcase optimal maturity and complexity. Bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV), this year’s release reflects Old Forester’s ongoing innovation while preserving the timeless elegance that defines the Birthday Bourbon legacy.

Tasting Notes

• Color: Rich amber with golden copper highlights.

• Nose: Aromas of herbal tea, cardamom, and green apple layered with toasted oak.

• Palate: Silky texture with flavors of vanilla cream, citrus zest, baking spice, and a touch of caramelized sugar.

• Finish: Long and warming with hints of candied apple, leather, and lingering oak spice.

What Makes It Special

• Commemorates the 25th anniversary of Old Forester’s Birthday Bourbon.

• Aged 12 years and bottled from 210 barrels filled in 2013.

• First release in the series to feature sweet mash fermentation for a softer, fruitier profile.

• A limited edition bourbon, bottled at 92 proof (46% ABV).

• Crafted and aged entirely in Louisville, Kentucky, by America’s first bottled bourbon brand.

• Presented in the iconic Birthday Bourbon decanter, now redesigned in 700mL format for 2025.

How to Enjoy

Enjoy Old Forester 2025 Birthday Bourbon neat or with a few drops of water to reveal its full aromatic range. It pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, or crème brûlée. For an elevated experience, savor it alongside a hand-rolled cigar or as the centerpiece pour in an intimate tasting lineup.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Old Forester 2025 Birthday Bourbon?
   It’s a 12-year-old, 92-proof limited edition Kentucky straight bourbon that celebrates the 25th anniversary of Old Forester’s annual Birthday Bourbon series.

2. What makes the 2025 edition unique?
   It’s the first Birthday Bourbon crafted with a sweet mash fermentation, offering a rounder and smoother flavor profile.

3. How many barrels were used in this release?
   A total of 210 barrels aged in Warehouse K, floors 1 and 5, were selected for this edition.

4. What does Old Forester 2025 Birthday Bourbon taste like?
   Expect notes of herbal tea, citrus, vanilla, and candied apple, balanced by gentle oak and spice.

5. Where can I buy Old Forester 2025 Birthday Bourbon?
   You can purchase Old Forester 2025 Birthday Bourbon directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online retailer for rare and limited-release bourbons.