How does the 2023 compare to earlier vintages?

The 2023 is the most recent Birthday Bourbon — more accessible than founding-era vintages (2002-2009) which command significant premiums. Each vintage is a unique barrel selection at a different proof.

Is Old Forester America's first bottled bourbon?

Yes — George Garvin Brown began sealing bourbon in glass bottles with his signature in 1870, establishing the commercial bottling standard.

Is the 2023 Birthday Bourbon still available?

Yes — the most recent vintage, available now.

Photography of Old Forester, a bottle of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon from Louisville, Kentucky, featuring rich amber liquid, "Aged 12 Years" on the label, and a deep red and gold patterned foil with George G. Brown Founder signature on the cork

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon label, a Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky distilled in Louisville KY, prominently displays a gold circular Aged 12 Years Limited Bottling emblem, alongside bold cream Old Forester text on a rich orange-brown background, noting Barreled 2011 and Limited Bottling 2023

A wide bottle of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon with a red-wrapped cork and label stands next to a Glencairn glass holding dark amber whiskey, all against a dark background featuring striking horizontal shadows from window blinds

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon - 2023 Release

Name: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon - 2023 Release
Brand: Old Forester
SKU: old-forester-birthday-2023 scott
Price: 999.99 USD
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Released September 2nd, 2023 — the most recent Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. A 12-year small-batch selection from America's first commercially bottled bourbon, released annually on founder George Garvin Brown's birthday.

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is released once per year on September 2nd — founder George Garvin Brown's birthday — from a unique small-batch of hand-selected 12-year-old barrels. The 2023 is the most recent vintage, making it the most currently accessible Birthday Bourbon while still being limited and irreplaceable once exhausted. Each vintage uses a different barrel selection at a different natural proof — no two Birthday Bourbons are alike.

George Garvin Brown established Old Forester in 1870 as America's first commercially bottled bourbon — sealed in glass with his personal signature, creating the quality guarantee standard that the entire industry follows today. The Birthday Bourbon series honors this founding legacy annually.

Specs

Distillery: Old Forester Distilling Co., Louisville, Kentucky (est. 1870)
Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch
Age: 12 years
Release: September 2nd, 2023 — Annual Birthday Bourbon
Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the 2023 compare to earlier vintages? The 2023 is the most recent Birthday Bourbon — more accessible than founding-era vintages (2002–2009) which command significant premiums. Each vintage is a different barrel selection at a different proof, making the 2023 a unique and irreplaceable expression despite being the most recent.
Is Old Forester America's first bottled bourbon? Yes — George Garvin Brown began sealing bourbon in glass bottles with his personal signature in 1870, establishing the commercial bottling standard the industry follows today.
Is the 2023 Birthday Bourbon still available? Yes — the most recent vintage, available now.

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