Old Forester 2005 Birthday Bourbon Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 87.5 Ratings Key

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Distillery Tasting Notes

Made by Brown-Forman Distillery ~ Old Forester Distilling Co.

AROMA: Brilliant orange-red. Rich with incredibly sweet vanilla, caramel, and maple syrup notes that evolve into a layer of creamy butterscotch. TASTE: Deep and full of light mint and dried fruit notes. Smooth with hints of cedar and oak laced with spice covered over with a delicate candy store selection. FINISH: Very clean and apply crisp with little oak effect – very light for a 12-year-old bourbon. Gently warming.

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Details

Proof: 96

Alcohol by volume (ABV): 48%

Aged: 12 years

Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 16% Rye, and 12% Malted Barley

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Ratings breakdown based on a 100 point scale.

90-100 Exceptional
80-89 Very Good
70-79 Average
60-69 Below Average
50-60 Drain Pour

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