LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2012
expression of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon has been released in
honor of George Garvin Brown, the
founder of Louisville-based
Brown-Forman and Old Forester, America's First Bottled Bourbon™.
Every year in September, Old Forester releases an expression of its
highly-acclaimed bourbon to commemorate Brown's birthday and this
year marks the 11th limited-edition release.
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"This year's vintage release of Old Forester is crafted from an
82 barrel batch, selected from a single day of production. That
day's mash bill had 2% extra malt added to the fermenter resulting
in the creation of a more nutty spirit," said Chris Morris, Brown-Forman Master Distiller.
"Once barreled the bourbon was ricked on the fourth floor in
warehouses H and I where it experienced a balanced maturation
environment. There the angels' share resulted in low barrel yields
and therefore intense barrel flavor concentration."
Handcrafted by Master Distiller Chris Morris, Old Forester
Birthday Bourbon is vintage-dated – offering a one-of-a-kind
character and flavor profile that will never be replicated. Its
unique decanter style glass bottle is a throwback to the late
1800's when Old Forester was first produced. Old Forester is the
only bourbon still in existence today that was produced before,
during and after Prohibition by its original distiller. No
other bourbon brand sold in the U.S. today can make that
claim.
"The 2012 Birthday Bourbon expression is full of ripe fruit
character with oak sweetness, warming spices and almond nuttiness,"
said Morris. "A rich aroma and a long, warm finish make this yet
another must-have release."
Since its introduction in 2002, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon
has received unprecedented acclaim and has collected honors from
USA Today, Malt
Advocate, Whisky Magazine, Spirit Journal, Ultimate
Spirits Challenge, Wine Enthusiast, and Sante. A
favorite among critics, Old Forester Birthday Bourbons have taken
home gold from numerous tasting competitions including "BEST
BOURBON, Double Gold Medal" in the 2012 San Francisco World Spirits
Competition as well as "Gold" medals in the 2005, 2006 & 2007
competition. The 2007 expression was also named American Whiskey of
the Year at Malt Advocate WhiskyFest New York.
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, a Brown-Forman product, has a
suggested retail price of $49.99 and
is sold at most liquor stores. The 2012 edition of Birthday Bourbon
is bottled at 97 proof.
For more information on Old Forester and Old Forester Birthday
Bourbon, visit the Old Forester website at www.oldforester.com or
visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/oldforester.
About Old Forester Bourbon
George Garvin Brown was the
founder of Old Forester Bourbon Whisky and Brown-Forman
Corporation. Brown-Forman Corporation (NYSE: BF-B), Louisville, Kentucky, is a diversified
producer and marketer of fine quality alcohol brands, including
Jack Daniel's, Southern Comfort,
Finlandia Vodka, Tequila Herradura,
el Jimador Tequila, Canadian Mist, Woodford Reserve, and Korbel
California Champagnes.
Love life. Sip responsibly.
Old Forester Straight Bourbon Whisky, 48.5% Alc. by Volume,
Brown-Forman Distillery Company, Louisville, KY ©2012
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