Previous Forester introduced the discharge of its most anticipated annual whisky: Birthday Bourbon.
This yr’s expression is 12 years outdated and 92 proof and the bottle provides a singular twist that units it other than earlier years, the corporate notes. In a uncommon departure from custom, this yr’s batch was created with out the usage of “setback” throughout fermentation — a normal observe that ensures consistency — as a substitute, a “candy mash” course of was used, relying solely on freshly propagated yeast, it says. This anomaly resulted in a silky and candy taste profile that shines at 92 proof, it provides.
These uncommon barrels from sooner or later’s manufacturing (April 5, 2013) have been chosen by Grasp Distiller Emeritus Chris Morris and Assistant Grasp Distiller Caleb Trigo, the corporate notes. It was drawn from 210 barrels aged in Warehouse Okay, Flooring 1 and 5, it says.
“For our twenty fifth Birthday Bourbon launch, the absence of setback allowed the yeast to specific its full character, making a taste profile that is each delicate and complicated,” Trigo mentioned in an announcement.
Previous Forester celebrates the birthday of its founder, George Garvin Brown, with this limited-edition, vintage-dated bottle launched every Sept. 2. The corporate notes, nonetheless; that Birthday Bourbon won’t be bought on the distillery on Sept 2.
Grasp Taster Melissa Rift added, “There’s no higher option to honor our founder than by sharing this uncommon and noteworthy expression with bourbon lovers nationwide.”
With fragrant notes of natural tea and cardamom complimented by hints of uncooked oak in addition to tropical fruits and inexperienced apple, on the palate, Birthday Bourbon presents tastes of oak and vanilla, balanced with candy citrus and clove spice, the corporate says. The bourbon finishes with candied apple and burnt sugar with leather-based and chai spice, it provides.
The 2025 Birthday Bourbon can be accessible in restricted portions at choose retailers nationwide.
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