{"product_id":"old-forester-birthday-bourbon-2023-release","title":"Old Forester Birthday Bourbon - 2023 Release","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased September 2nd, 2023 — the most recent Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. 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 2023 is the most recent vintage, making it the most currently accessible Birthday Bourbon while still being limited and irreplaceable once exhausted. Each vintage uses a different barrel selection at a different natural proof — no two Birthday Bourbons are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eGeorge Garvin Brown established Old Forester in 1870 as America's first commercially bottled bourbon — sealed in glass with his personal signature, creating the quality guarantee standard that the entire industry follows today. The Birthday Bourbon series honors this founding legacy annually.\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, 2023 — 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 2023 compare to earlier vintages?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2023 is the most recent Birthday Bourbon — more accessible than founding-era vintages (2002–2009) which command significant premiums. Each vintage is a different barrel selection at a different proof, making the 2023 a unique and irreplaceable expression despite being the most recent.\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 personal signature in 1870, establishing the commercial bottling standard the industry follows today.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2023 Birthday Bourbon still available?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — the most recent vintage, available now.\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 2023 compare to earlier vintages?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 2023 is the most recent Birthday Bourbon \\u2014 more accessible than founding-era vintages (2002-2009) which command significant premiums. Each vintage is a unique barrel selection at a different 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 with his signature in 1870, establishing the commercial bottling standard.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the 2023 Birthday Bourbon still available?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \\u2014 the most recent vintage, available now.\" } }   ] } \u003c\/script\u003e","brand":"Old Forester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49128326856956,"sku":"old-forester-birthday-2023","price":949.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/USAC_OF-Birthday-Bourbon-2023_WF994961-scaled.jpg?v=1779559601","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/old-forester-birthday-bourbon-2023-release","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}