Tasting Notes

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Old Forester 2012 Birthday Bourbon

Country: USA

Region: Kentucky

Type: Bourbon

Bottler: Distiller

ABV: 48.5%

Score: 92 Points

This year’s Birthday Bourbon has baked orange peel, vanilla, toasted oak, and campfire smoke on the nose. The taste has intense fruitiness with orange and peach notes, allspice, cinnamon, and a touch of honey. The finish is long and honey-sweet.