Old Forester 2017 Birthday Bourbon Review

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Distillery Tasting Notes

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

AROMA: Bright golden honey. Sweet toasted oak and black pepper with a heavy suggestion of orange oil and toffee. TASTE: Oak spice and charred black pepper dominate over a subtle core of chocolate custard and kola nut. FINISH: Spicy perimeter mouthfeel that slowly cascades off revealing floral undertones and cocoa powder.

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Details

Proof: 95 and 95.4

Alcohol by volume (ABV): 48 and 47.7%

Aged: 12 years

Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, and 10% 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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