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Old Forester Birthday Bourbon — 2026 Limited Bottling

Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Aged 11 Years

Released every year around September 2nd to honor the birthday of founder George Garvin Brown, Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is one of the most anticipated annual releases in bourbon. The 2026 edition is barrelled from 2015 stock, carrying a full 11-year age statement, and bottled at 87 proof (46.5% ABV) as a limited, single-year release that won't be repeated.

Each year's Birthday Bourbon is drawn from barrels selected to showcase the character of that specific vintage, giving the release its own distinct profile from year to year even as the Old Forester house style carries through. Produced at the Old Forester Distilling Co. in Louisville, Kentucky, this 700mL bottling is a genuine collector's item for bourbon enthusiasts who look forward to the release every fall.

Why Collectors Seek This Out

• Annual limited release honoring founder George Garvin Brown's birthday
• Full 11-year age statement, barrelled in 2015
• Bottled at 87 proof (46.5% ABV)
• Each year's batch is distinct — a true single-vintage bourbon release
• One of the most sought-after annual bourbon releases, with strong secondary market demand

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