Whiskey: Old Forester 2016 Birthday Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2016 originally barreled on June 4, 2004 and aged for 12 years on the 5th floor of Warehouse K. Made from a mashbill of 72% corn, 18% rye, and 10% malted barley this release is from 93 barrels, resulting in a total yield of 14,400 bottle.
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Size: 750ML
Proof: 97 (48.5% ABV)
Origin: United States
Distillery: Brown-Forman distillery
The 2016 Birthday Bourbon barrel selection commemorates the 15th anniversary of the first-ever release. Unlike various previous selections, where barrels were drawn from different warehouses and/or floors and locations within a warehouse, the 2016 release has uniquely matured together on the same floor within the same warehouse. This year, all of the bourbon matured in a very warm location, giving it a deep, rich oak forward personality.
Old Forester 2016 Birthday Bourbon Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes
Nose: A delightfully rich nose reveals upfront scents of honey, vanilla, fresh cut flowers, and a delicious dose of bubble gum. Further nosing reveals delicate notes of aged oak, leather, and a hint of dried golden raisins.
Palate: Creamy notes of rich breakfast buns mix with bold citrus flavors and rich oak. All of these flavors mingle together to form a palate on the sweeter side that is delicate, yet full of flavor. This has a lighter mouthfeel that forces you to hunt a little harder for the full picture, but it’s worth the reward.
Finish: The finish has all the right ingredients; a dab of tempered heat up front, a nice amount of oak interweaves with a rich syrupy flavoring sprinkled with brown sugar, and a lingering subtle oak taste that lingers for a while.
Distillery Information
Heaven Hill Distillery has been family owned and operated since they were founded in 1935. That’s why they’re able to preserve their heritage and pursue the kind of quality that keeps the family legacy alive.
