Home

Old Forester 2011 Birthday Bourbon Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: Ratings Key

Old Forester 2011 Birthday Bourbon Photo

Distillery Tasting Notes

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

AROMA: Creamy toffee. Rich in dark caramel and chocolate notes with layers of toasted hazelnut, leather, blackberry fruit and spiced with hints of clove and cedar. TASTE: A complex array of red plum, blackberry and hints of citrus fruit covered with a layer of dark chocolate caramel and sharp honey underpinned with clove spice, anise, cedar and a faint hint of mint. FINISH: Big and warming with a subtly sweet oak and fruit character.

Review This Whiskey

Find similar profile whiskeys to Old Forester 2011 Birthday Bourbon.

Details

Proof: 98
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 49%
Aged: 12 years
Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 16% Rye, and 12% Malted Barley
Retail (MSRP): Provide this info
What whiskeys do YOU think have a similar taste profile as Old Forester 2011 Birthday Bourbon? (Login to answer)

Click this button to find Bourbons or other whiskeys that might be similar in taste profile. Results below. Don't forget our Bourbon search engine where you can search by flavor profile.

Reviews by the People of Old Forester 2011 Birthday Bourbon

The People have not posted a review for this whiskey. Be the first!
Review This Whiskey

Ratings Key

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
Buy the People's Bourbon Review whiskey database. Get a head start on your whiskey app or web page.
Card image cap
Post an Article
Provide Feedback

Would you mind giving us feedback? What do you like or dislike about the website? How can we make it better? What features would you like to see added?

The Best Bourbons Under $60 to Start Your Collection

If you ask ten bourbon enthusiasts with a wide range of bourbon-tasting experiences for their best bourbons under $60, all lists will likely differ. However, a few bourbons on my list will undoubtedly...Read More

The Best Benchmark Bourbons Ranked

Which Benchmark bourbon is the best? Before answering that question, let's get a little more information about the Benchmark brand. Benchmark is the popular Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiske...Read More

Pinhook Bourbon War 7 Year True Single Barrel Vertical Series

The Pinhook Bourbon War 7-Year True Single Barrel Vertical Series has been a pleasure to follow thus far. The Vertical Series follows a group of MGP bourbon barrels aged four to twelve years...Read More