Bourbon Whiskey

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 – 11 Year, 97 Proof

700mL

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Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 Old Forester releases Birthday Bourbon every September to mark the birthday of founder George Garvin Brown. The 2026 edition is an 11-year-old Kentucky straight bourbon. It was drawn from 212 barrels aged on the third floor of Warehouse B, the oldest warehouse at the Brown-Forman distillery in Shively, Kentucky. Master Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris and Assistant Master Distiller Caleb Trigo chose the barrels, and it is bottled at 97 proof. Tasting Notes • Nose: Ginger, vanilla bean, honey, malted graham cracker and cherry • Palate: Honey, buttery caramel, tobacco, herbal notes and cherry • Finish: Toasted oak and graham cracker, with lingering mint Product Details • Distillery: Old Forester / Brown-Forman (Shively, Kentucky) • Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey • Age: 11 years • Proof / ABV: 97 proof (48.5% ABV) • Mash Bill: 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley • Size: 700ml • Availability: Limited annual release, September 2026 Why It Stands Out Birthday Bourbon is one of the most sought-after annual releases in bourbon, and every year's edition is different. The 2026 edition is 11 years old and was aged entirely in the distillery's oldest warehouse. Serving Suggestions Sip it neat to enjoy the graham cracker and cherry notes. A splash of water brings out more of the herbal and mint character. Stop by Bansum Wine & Liquor in Patchogue or order online for shipping.