Old Forester sets 21st release of annual Birthday Bourbon

August 24, 2021

Steve Rogers,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) – The release of Old Forester’s Birthday Bourbon will be available on Sept. 2, the birthday of Old Forester’s founder George Garvin Brown.

The 2021 release is from 12-year-old barrels and presented at 104 proof. The batch is comprised of 119 barrels filled on April 16, 2009, and matured in Warehouse G.

This year marks Old Forester’s 151^stanniversary, making it the only bourbon brand with an uninterrupted history, sold by the same family company before, during and after Prohibition.

“Birthday Bourbon is a special release that not only commemorates the memory of George Garvin Brown, but also celebrates the legacy that he built which continues to live on,” said Master Taster Jackie Zykan. “I’m honored to be able to share such a delicious offering to celebrate our founder’s milestones, and to be a part of raised glasses for special moments in the lives of our fans.”

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon will be available starting Sept. 2 at the retail shop at Old Forester Distilling Co. and nationwide in limited 750ml bottles. Additionally, this year there will not be an online release or any specialty tours at Old Forester Distillery for Birthday Bourbon.

For more than 150 years, Brown-Forman Corporation has enriched the experience of life by responsibly building fine quality beverage alcohol brands, including Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee RTDs, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Gentleman Jack, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Finlandia, Korbel, el Jimador, Woodford Reserve, Old Forester, Coopers’ Craft, Herradura, New Mix, Sonoma-Cutrer, Chambord, Benriach, GlenDronach, Glenglassaugh, Slane, and Fords Gin.

Brown-Forman’s brands are supported by approximately 4,700 employees and sold in more than 170 countries worldwide.

Old Forester is Brown-Forman’s founding brand, founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown. Brown believed Old Forester was so pure and consistent that he sealed it, signed it, and pledged, “There is nothing better in the market.”