Old Forester Birthday Bourbon (Bottled 2024) 2012 is a Kentucky Straight Bourbon meticulously distilled in 2012 and aged for 12 years. With an elevated ABV of 53.5%, this release represents the highest proof within the Birthday Bourbon series to date. The expression is crafted from a selection of 209 barrels, drawn primarily from warehouses G and L. The aroma features a combination of apricot and apple, with notes of spice cake and hints of tobacco. The palate reveals a blend of toasted oak and cinnamon, concluding with a nuanced finish of caramel apple and cacao. Founded by George Garvin Brown in 1870, Old Forester holds historical significance as the first Bourbon sold exclusively in sealed glass bottles.