{"product_id":"old-forester-birthday-bourbon-2024-release","title":"Old Forester Birthday Bourbon - 2024 Release","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReleased September 2nd, 2024 — the most recent Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. The 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 — George Garvin Brown's birthday — from a unique small-batch of hand-selected 12-year-old barrels. The 2024 is the most recent vintage: a different barrel selection at a different natural proof from every previous Birthday Bourbon, making it an unrepeatable expression that will never be reproduced.\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 industry follows to this day. The Birthday Bourbon series honors this founding heritage 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, 2024 — 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 2024 compare to the 2023 and earlier vintages?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2024 is the most recent Birthday Bourbon — a different barrel selection at its own natural proof. Once exhausted, this specific vintage cannot be restocked. Earlier vintages (2002–2009) command significant premiums as founding-era expressions; the 2024 represents the current state of Old Forester's 12-year program.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy is Old Forester the first bottled bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e George Garvin Brown began sealing bourbon in glass bottles in 1870 with his personal signature as a quality guarantee — at a time when most bourbon was sold from barrels and easily adulterated. This act established the commercial bottling standard the entire industry follows today.\u003c\/li\u003e   \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs the 2024 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 2024 compare to earlier vintages?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"The 2024 is the most recent Birthday Bourbon \\u2014 a different barrel selection at its own natural proof. Earlier vintages (2002-2009) command premiums as founding-era expressions.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Why is Old Forester the first bottled bourbon?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"George Garvin Brown began sealing bourbon in glass with his signature in 1870 as a quality guarantee, establishing the commercial bottling standard the industry follows today.\" } },     { \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is the 2024 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":49132292047100,"sku":"scott+old-forester-birthday-2024","price":835.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/6605\/2348\/files\/Old_Forester_2024_Birthday_Bourbon_750mL_1_1_1.jpg?v=1779708099","url":"https:\/\/thebourbonvaulthq.com\/products\/old-forester-birthday-bourbon-2024-release","provider":"THE BOURBONVAULT HQ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}