{"product_id":"old-forester-12-year-tribute-series-bourbon","title":"Old Forester 12 Year Tribute Series Bourbon Whiskey 700mL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester 12 Year Tribute Series Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | 57.5% ABV | 115 Proof | 700 mL | Kentucky, USA | Aged 12 Years | Heat-Cycled Maturation | Inaugural 2026 Release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProcess \u0026amp; Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester 12 Year Tribute Series Bourbon Whiskey introduces a new annual series celebrating the brand’s bourbon-making heritage and historic decanter designs. The inaugural 2026 release pairs a twelve-year age statement with a substantial 115-proof bottling strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatured in Old Forester’s heat-cycled warehouses, this bourbon delivers buttery caramel, dark cherry, and dried golden raisin aromas. The palate moves into cherry cola and candied walnuts, followed by cinnamon and cardamom. Toasted oak, peppercorn, and black tea bring a drier counterpoint to its sweet fruit character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive decanter takes inspiration from Old Forester’s mid-century holiday collection, connecting the new series with a recognizable chapter of the brand’s design history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Buttery caramel, sweet leather, dried golden raisins, and dark cherries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cherry cola and candied walnuts, followed by sweet cinnamon and cardamom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Long, with charred and toasted oak, cracked peppercorn, cherry preserves, and dry black tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes It Special\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInaugural Tribute Series release:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Launches Old Forester’s new annual age-stated collection in 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12-year maturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Extended aging in the brand’s heat-cycled warehouses develops its mature profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e115-proof bottling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Offers concentrated flavor and substantial strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive fruit and spice:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cherry cola, candied walnuts, and cardamom distinguish the tasting profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistoric design inspiration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A collectible decanter references Old Forester’s mid-century holiday bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited availability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Released in limited quantities through select retailers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Enjoy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBegin neat in a tulip-shaped whiskey glass, giving the bourbon a few minutes to open. Take small sips to explore the cherry, caramel, and walnut notes before the oak and tea-like dryness emerge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a few drops of water according to preference to soften the 115-proof strength, or serve over one large ice cube. Suggested pairings include toasted pecans, dark chocolate, or cherry tart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is the Old Forester Tribute Series?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a new annual series of age-stated bourbon releases celebrating Old Forester’s craftsmanship, innovation, and historic decanter designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow old is Old Forester Tribute Series Bourbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inaugural 2026 release is aged for twelve years in Old Forester’s heat-cycled warehouses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat proof is Old Forester 12 Year Tribute Series?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is bottled at 115 proof, equivalent to 57.5% ABV.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does Old Forester 12 Year Tribute Series taste like?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpect caramel, cherry cola, candied walnuts, cinnamon, and cardamom, followed by lingering oak, peppercorn, cherry preserves, and black tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere can I buy Old Forester 12 Year Tribute Series Bourbon Whiskey?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou can purchase Old Forester 12 Year Tribute Series Bourbon Whiskey directly from The Barrel Tap.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Old Forester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51349438824673,"sku":"081128004385","price":849.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0416\/3023\/6825\/files\/OldForester12YearTributeSeriesBourbonWhiskey700mL.webp?v=1794002853","url":"https:\/\/www.thebarreltap.com\/products\/old-forester-12-year-tribute-series-bourbon","provider":"The Barrel Tap","version":"1.0","type":"link"}