Review: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon (2008 release)
September 2nd, 2008Here’s my review of the new Birthday Bourbon. I was sent a review sample in advance. It is scheduled to be released in mid-October.
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon (2008 release), 47%, $40
A very hearty Birthday Bourbon. Richly textured with lush sweet notes of jammy berried fruit, coconut cream pie and apple crisp, married with firm dry notes of fresh mint, warming cinnamon and vanilla. Dry, polished leather finish. The oak-influenced dryness on the finish lingers longer than I would like and the flavors aren’t integrated as well as last year’s version (which is understandable, given that last year’s release was Malt Advocate magazine’s American Whiskey of the Year for 2007). Still, this is certainly an entertaining whisky. Save this for after dinner, though.
Advanced Malt Advocate magazine rating: 83
