2025 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon | 700ml

The 2025 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is a highly anticipated limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey from one of America’s most historic bourbon producers. Released annually in honor of Old Forester founder George Garvin Brown, Birthday Bourbon remains one of the most collectible bottles in American whiskey.

This 2025 release is especially notable as the 25th edition of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. Aged for 12 years and bottled at 92 proof / 46% ABV, it delivers a refined balance of mature oak, sweet fruit, spice, and classic Kentucky bourbon depth.

The 2025 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon was produced using a rare sweet mash process, creating a silky and expressive profile that sets this edition apart from previous releases. Drawn from select barrels filled in 2013, this bourbon captures both Old Forester heritage and a unique production approach.

On the nose, expect herbal tea, cardamom, raw oak, tropical fruit, and green apple. The palate is smooth and layered, showing oak, vanilla, citrus, clove spice, caramel, and gentle sweetness. The finish brings candied apple, burnt sugar, leather, chai spice, and lingering warmth.

The 2025 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is ideal for bourbon collectors, luxury gifting, milestone celebrations, and serious whiskey tastings. With its limited availability, annual release history, and 25th edition significance, this bottle is a standout addition to any premium bourbon collection.

Whether displayed on a collector’s shelf or opened for a special occasion, this rare Old Forester release delivers history, craftsmanship, and exceptional bourbon character.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Herbal tea, cardamom, green apple, tropical fruit, raw oak, and light caramel
• Palate: Silky oak, vanilla, citrus, clove, caramel, baking spice, and soft sweetness
• Finish: Candied apple, burnt sugar, leather, chai spice, oak, and lingering warmth

Product Details

• Type: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Producer: Old Forester
• Distillery: Old Forester Distilling Co.
• Release: Birthday Bourbon
• Edition: 2025 / 25th Edition
• Age: 12 Years
• Bottle Size: 700ml
• Proof: 92 Proof
• ABV: 46%
• Barreled: 2013
• Production Note: Sweet Mash Fermentation
• Country: United States
• State: Kentucky
• Style: Limited Edition Collectible Bourbon

Why You’ll Love It

• Rare 2025 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon release
• Celebrates the 25th edition of the Birthday Bourbon series
• Aged 12 years and bottled at 92 proof
• Unique sweet mash production for this vintage
• Highly collectible annual Old Forester release
• Excellent bottle for gifting, collecting, or special bourbon tastings

Serving Recommendation

Enjoy neat in a Glencairn or whiskey tasting glass. Allow it to rest for a few minutes before tasting to reveal layers of oak, vanilla, citrus, apple, spice, leather, and caramelized sweetness.

Food Pairing

Pairs beautifully with dry-aged steak, smoked brisket, roasted nuts, dark chocolate, pecan pie, crème brûlée, caramel desserts, aged cheddar, and premium cigars.