Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2020
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2020 is the 20th annual vintage-dated release of Old Forester's Birthday Bourbon, bottled at 98 proof (49% ABV) in a 750mL bottle. Drawn from 95 barrels of 10-year-old bourbon barreled on June 5, 2010 — a single day's production — it was hand-selected by Master Distiller Chris Morris and Master Taster Jackie Zykan, and released September 2, 2020 for the brand's 150th anniversary. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 98 proof (49% ABV)
- Size: 750mL
- Age: 10 years — 95 barrels, barreled June 5, 2010
- Release: September 2, 2020 — 20th edition; Old Forester's 150th anniversary year
- Origin: Old Forester Distilling Co., Whiskey Row, Louisville, Kentucky
Twenty Editions In, Bottled for a 150th Birthday
Birthday Bourbon celebrates founder George Garvin Brown's birthday each year with a one-time small batch that will never be replicated, and the 2020 edition doubled as the centerpiece of Old Forester's 150th anniversary — the brand Brown began in 1870 as America's first bottled bourbon. The third Birthday Bourbon bottled at the Whiskey Row distillery, the 2020 shows Old Forester's softer, tropical side: white florals and citrus over vanilla and buttery leather, with caramel, banana, mango, and macadamia nut on the palate. Browse the Old Forester collection and explore bourbon whiskey at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
The nose offers white floral notes, magnolia, citrus, vanilla, buttery leather, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and white chocolate shavings. The palate opens with caramel and brittle toffee, moving into banana, mango, coconut flakes, and macadamia nut. The finish is long and delicately drying with a hint of anise.
How to Enjoy
Pour neat to catch the full floral-to-tropical arc; the 98 proof drinks warm, so a large cube tames the heat without muting the fruit. A superb after-dinner pour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What proof is Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2020?
98 proof (49% ABV) — about average for the Birthday Bourbon line, drawn from 10-year-old barrels.
How many barrels were in the 2020 Birthday Bourbon?
95 barrels, all barreled June 5, 2010 — representing one day's production of Old Forester.
Why is the 2020 Birthday Bourbon special?
It is the 20th edition of the series and was released in Old Forester's 150th anniversary year, celebrating founder George Garvin Brown.
Pick up Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2020 at Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA — order this 20th-edition vintage online while it lasts.