{"product_id":"old-forester-birthday-bourbon-2015-release","title":"Old Forester Birthday Bourbon - 2015 Release","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e12 years. Released September 2nd, 2015. One of the older surviving Birthday Bourbon vintages — increasingly rare and out of primary retail distribution.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOld Forester Birthday Bourbon is released once a year on the birthday of founder George Garvin Brown and has been one of Kentucky's most anticipated annual bourbon releases since its introduction. Each edition is a unique small-batch selection of 12-year-old barrels hand-chosen by the master distiller — no two vintages are the same proof or barrel composition, making every release genuinely unrepeatable.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe 2015 is now a decade out of its release year, making it one of the older Birthday Bourbon vintages still in circulation. For collectors assembling a vertical of the series, the 2014 and 2015 vintages represent the most challenging acquisitions in the recent run.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep amber with warm red-brown tones.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caramel, toasted oak, vanilla, and a gentle dried fruit character.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich and layered — toffee, baking spice, dark fruit, and a warm grain sweetness from 12 years in the barrel.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long and warming — barrel char, vanilla, and oak spice in a clean, satisfying close.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Forester Distilling Co., Louisville, Kentucky\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2015 Annual Birthday Bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/old-forester\"\u003eOld Forester collection\u003c\/a\u003e or explore all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/woodencork.com\/collections\/bourbon\"\u003ebourbon at Wooden Cork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Old Forester Birthday Bourbon series?\u003c\/strong\u003e Released annually on September 2nd, each Birthday Bourbon is a unique small-batch selection of 12-year-old barrels chosen by the master distiller. The 2015 differs from every other vintage in barrel selection and proof and will never be reproduced.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Old Forester significant in bourbon history?\u003c\/strong\u003e Founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown, Old Forester was the first bourbon sold exclusively in sealed bottles — a quality guarantee that predates modern food safety law by decades. It is the oldest continuously produced bourbon brand in America.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow rare is the 2015 vintage?\u003c\/strong\u003e Very. Bottles from this vintage are no longer in primary retail distribution and appear only through specialty retailers with legacy stock. If you are building a Birthday Bourbon vertical, the 2014 and 2015 vintages are the hardest to source.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDoes bourbon age in the bottle?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Once bottled, bourbon stops developing. The flavor profile of the 2015 is fixed. Proper storage — away from light and heat, stored upright — will preserve it indefinitely.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"What is the Old Forester Birthday Bourbon series?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Released annually on September 2nd, each Birthday Bourbon is a unique small-batch selection of 12-year-old barrels chosen by the master distiller. The 2015 will never be reproduced.\"       }     },     {       \"@type\": \"Question\",       \"name\": \"Why is Old Forester significant in bourbon history?\",       \"acceptedAnswer\": {         \"@type\": \"Answer\",         \"text\": \"Founded in 1870, Old Forester was the first bourbon sold exclusively in sealed bottles. 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