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Old Forester 2017 Birthday Bourbon Review

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Expert Rating: TBD

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Distillery Tasting Notes

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

AROMA: Bright golden honey. Sweet toasted oak and black pepper with a heavy suggestion of orange oil and toffee. TASTE: Oak spice and charred black pepper dominate over a subtle core of chocolate custard and kola nut. FINISH: Spicy perimeter mouthfeel that slowly cascades off revealing floral undertones and cocoa powder.

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Details

Proof: 95 and 95.4
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 48 and 47.7%
Aged: 12 years
Mash Bill: 72% Corn, 18% Rye, and 10% 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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