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Old Forester 2012 Birthday Bourbon Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: TBD

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Distillery Tasting Notes

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

AROMA: Reddish orange. Rich and elegant with sweet notes of caramelized orange peel, honeysuckle, vanilla, marzipan and toasted marshmallow oak. TASTE: Full of ripe fruit character with oak sweetness, warming spices and almond nuttiness. FINISH: Long and warming with a delicate honey combed oak note.

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Details

Proof: 97
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 48.5%
Aged: 12 years
Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 16% Rye, and 12% Malted Barley
Retail (MSRP): Provide this info

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Ratings Key

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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