Old Forester 2015 Birthday Bourbon
This vintage had experienced an unusually long, 6-day fermentation; the resulting spirit when barreled was matured in the same warehouse location, near a window and close to a heat cycling duct, exposing the barrels to very high temperatures. This maturation resulted in extremely robust and intense wood-derived characteristics.
2015 Wine Enthusiast - 92
Liquor.com - 85, "Long and woody layered with notes of dark fruit, caramel, corn and cocoa."
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Aroma
Orange-tinted honey. Layers of oak, both resinous and toasted, merge with a medley of tobacco leaf, dry herbs and nut character.
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Taste
Warm mulled spice and nutty spice notes, all subtly sweetened with a touch of honey.
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Finish
Warming and dry with a long, smooth, nutty character.
Respect to theaging process.
