{"product_id":"old-forester-birthday-bourbon-2022-release","title":"Old Forester Birthday Bourbon - 2022 Release","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased September 2nd, 2022 — the 20th anniversary era of the Birthday Bourbon series. A 12-year small-batch selection from America's first commercially bottled bourbon, released annually on founder George Garvin Brown's birthday.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOld Forester Birthday Bourbon is released once per year on September 2nd — founder George Garvin Brown's birthday — from a unique small-batch of hand-selected 12-year-old barrels. The 2022 release falls in the 20th anniversary era of the series (launched c.2002), now one of the most anticipated annual American bourbon events. Each vintage is unique: a different barrel selection, different proof, and different tasting profile that can never be replicated.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOld Forester was established by George Garvin Brown in 1870 as America's first commercially bottled bourbon — sealed in glass with Brown's signature, establishing the quality guarantee standard that the entire industry follows today. The Birthday Bourbon series honors this founding legacy with an annual release that captures the distillery's best 12-year barrels in a one-time expression.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Old Forester Distilling Co., Louisville, Kentucky (est. 1870)\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Small Batch\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 years\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eRelease:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 2nd, 2022 — Annual Birthday Bourbon\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\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\u003eHow does the 2022 compare to other Birthday Bourbon vintages?\u003c\/strong\u003e Each vintage is a different barrel selection with different proof and tasting notes. The 2022 is one of the more recent and accessible vintages compared to the extremely rare founding-era editions (2002–2006).\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Birthday Bourbon series?\u003c\/strong\u003e An annual limited release on September 2nd (George Garvin Brown's birthday) — a unique small-batch of 12-year barrels. No two vintages share the same barrel selection or proof.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs Old Forester America's first bottled bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — George Garvin Brown began sealing bourbon in glass bottles with his signature in 1870, establishing the commercial bottling standard.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e {   \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",   \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",   \"mainEntity\": [     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How does the 2022 compare to other Birthday Bourbon vintages?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Each vintage is a different barrel selection. The 2022 is a more recent and accessible vintage compared to extremely rare founding-era editions (2002-2006).\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the Birthday Bourbon series?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Annual limited release on September 2nd \\u2014 a unique small-batch of 12-year barrels. No two vintages share the same barrel selection or proof.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is Old Forester America's first bottled bourbon?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \\u2014 George Garvin Brown began sealing bourbon in glass bottles in 1870, establishing the commercial bottling standard.\" } }   ] } \u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Old Forester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49132284969212,"sku":"Scott","price":949.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/old-forester-birthday-bourbon-2022.png?v=1779708088","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/old-forester-birthday-bourbon-2022-release","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}