Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky 2025 Release

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2025. Honoring founder George Garvin Brown, this year’s edition takes a bold turn with the use of a sweet-mash process for the first time, showcasing innovation within heritage.

Each bottle comes from barrels filled on April 5, 2013, aged for 12 years in the historic Warehouse K, and bottled at 92 proof (46 % ABV). The result is an elegant, complex whiskey that’s both nostalgic and forward-thinking — the hallmark of Old Forester craftsmanship.

👃 Nose: Fragrant notes of herbal tea, cardamom, green apple, and tropical fruit layered over vanilla and seasoned oak.
👅 Palate: Smooth and rich, unfolding flavors of vanilla cream, citrus peel, clove, and gentle baking spice balanced by the soft sweetness of the sweet-mash fermentation.
🎉 Finish: Long and refined with candied apple, supple leather, chai spice, and warm oak that lingers beautifully.

This 2025 edition marks a historic evolution in the Birthday Bourbon legacy — the first to embrace the sweet-mash method, delivering a more nuanced and vibrant profile. With limited national availability, collectors and enthusiasts alike will treasure this as a true milestone in American whiskey history.

A toast to tradition, innovation, and the enduring spirit of Kentucky — proudly featured by The Liquor Bros Private Collection.