Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 11 Year 2022 Bourbon Whiskey 750ml
DescriptionOld Forester Birthday Bourbon 2022 continues the tradition of annual limited releases celebrating founder George Garvin Brown's birthday. This 11-year expression represents that year's selection of exceptional barrels, creating a unique snapshot of Old Forester at a specific moment in time. Each Birthday Bourbon becomes a collector's item while delivering exceptional drinking.
The nose on the 2022 release shows why these barrels were selected – the 11 years of aging create deep aromas of caramel, dark fruits, and aged oak, with this vintage showing particular notes of blackberry jam, dark chocolate, and exotic spices. Each year's selection has its own character while maintaining Old Forester's quality. On the palate, the 2022 Birthday Bourbon delivers memorable complexity: rich texture carries flavors of butterscotch, dark cherry, espresso, cinnamon, and beautifully aged oak, with this release showing exceptional balance between sweetness and spice.
The 2022 vintage succeeds in creating a memorable birthday gift. The finish is long and evolving, with the 11 years providing complexity that rewards attention. This is bourbon for collectors and special occasions, representing a specific year in Old Forester's continuing story. Whether opened immediately to celebrate, or saved to compare with other vintages, Birthday Bourbon 2022 captures excellence in time-stamped form.
