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Old Forester 2014 Birthday Bourbon Review

Tasting Notes & Ratings

Expert Rating: 82.5Highly Rated Bourbon Ratings Key

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Distillery Tasting Notes

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

AROMA: Creamy soft vanilla bean, cinnamon spice and maple syrup, with a touch of candied orange peel. TASTE: Slightly drying at the start, opens into a sweet, creamy, oak led, complex flavor, with a caramelized citrus note. FINISH: Warming on the palate with a yeasty, cake-like mouth feel.

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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
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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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