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Old Forester 2005 Birthday Bourbon Review

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Expert Rating: 87.5Highly Rated Bourbon Ratings Key

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Distillery Tasting Notes

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

AROMA: Brilliant orange-red. Rich with incredibly sweet vanilla, caramel, and maple syrup notes that evolve into a layer of creamy butterscotch. TASTE: Deep and full of light mint and dried fruit notes. Smooth with hints of cedar and oak laced with spice covered over with a delicate candy store selection. FINISH: Very clean and apply crisp with little oak effect – very light for a 12-year-old bourbon. Gently warming.

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Details

Proof: 96
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 48%
Aged: 12 years
Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 16% Rye, and 12% 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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