Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 Limited Edition Aged 11 Years 700mL

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 Limited Edition Aged 11 Years

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky | 48.5% ABV | 97 Proof | 700mL | Kentucky, USA | 11 Years Old | 212-Barrel Batch | Warehouse B, Floor 3 | Limited Edition

Process & Profile

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 Limited Edition Aged 11 Years is the 26th release in the distillery’s highly allocated annual series honoring founder George Garvin Brown, who was born on September 2, 1846. The 2026 expression was barreled in 2015 and assembled from 212 barrels matured together for 11 years on the third floor of Warehouse B, the oldest aging warehouse at the Brown-Forman Distillery in Shively, Kentucky.

The whiskey entered its new charred oak barrels at 124.4 proof, slightly below Old Forester’s customary 125 barrel-entry proof. Bottled at 97 proof, the finished bourbon presents a balanced profile of honey, caramel, cherry, baking spice, and toasted oak.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Honey, caramel, ripe cherry, baking spices, and toasted oak.

• Palate: Rich caramel and honeyed sweetness with cherry, warm spice, and mature oak.

• Finish: Balanced and warming with lingering baking spice, toasted oak, caramel, and dark fruit.

What Makes It Special

• The 26th release in Old Forester’s annual Birthday Bourbon collection.

• Aged for 11 years after being barreled in 2015.

• Drawn from a carefully selected batch of 212 barrels.

• All barrels matured together on the third floor of Warehouse B, Brown-Forman’s oldest aging warehouse in Shively.

• Entered the barrel at 124.4 proof and bottled at 97 proof.

• Released in highly limited quantities to honor Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown’s September 2 birthday.

How to Enjoy

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 Limited Edition Aged 11 Years is best served neat in a Glencairn glass or similar whiskey tasting glass. Allow the bourbon to rest for several minutes after pouring so its honey, caramel, cherry, baking spice, and toasted oak characteristics can develop fully.

A few drops of water may reveal additional sweetness and fruit, while a single large ice cube can gradually soften the mature oak and spice. Its age statement, limited annual production, and connection to Old Forester history also make it a desirable bottle for bourbon collectors, milestone gifts, and special-occasion pours.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 Limited Edition Aged 11 Years?
   Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 Limited Edition Aged 11 Years is the 26th release in Old Forester’s annual Birthday Bourbon series. The limited Kentucky straight bourbon honors founder George Garvin Brown and was produced from 212 barrels matured for 11 years.

2. What proof is Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 Limited Edition Aged 11 Years?
   Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 Limited Edition Aged 11 Years is bottled at 97 proof, equivalent to 48.5% alcohol by volume. The bourbon originally entered its barrels at 124.4 proof.

3. Where was Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 Limited Edition Aged 11 Years matured?
   Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 Limited Edition Aged 11 Years was drawn from 212 barrels aged together on the third floor of Warehouse B, the oldest aging warehouse at Brown-Forman’s Shively distillery.

4. What does Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 Limited Edition Aged 11 Years taste like?
   Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 Limited Edition Aged 11 Years features honey, caramel, cherry, baking spice, and toasted oak, followed by a balanced and warming finish.

5. Where can I buy Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 Limited Edition Aged 11 Years?
   Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 Limited Edition Aged 11 Years 700mL is available directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for limited-edition bourbon, allocated whiskey, and collectible American spirits.