2021 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon (21st Edition)
104 proof
12 years
Bourbon
Old Forester
$129
Nose
Brown sugar, leather, rich Corinthian leather notes, leather-bound books character
Palate
Caramelized brown sugar, slightly toasted brown sugar with a glaze, sweet but not overpowering on the back end
Finish
Enveloping caramel and oak with leather and hint of tobacco, good bite without excessive drying, medium to long finish
Overall Score
4.6 / 5
A well-aged, high-proof bourbon that delivers excellent balance between sweetness and structure with a rich, layered finish.
1.0
Undrinkable
2.0
Substandard
3.0
Average
4.0
Very good
5.0
Perfection
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