Full List of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Releases, Proof, Age Statements, Warehouses, and More
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon releases for the past 20 years have had varying proofs, age statement and were aged in different warehouses. We outline every Old Forester Birthday Bourbon release by year.
This exclusive limited edition is a tribute to the mastermind behind the original Old Forester bourbon, George Garvin Brown. Indulge in a one-of-a-kind tasting experience with this vintage-dated expression that drives bourbon enthusiasts crazy every year. To honor his legacy, the distillery releases this special “birthday bourbon” on September 2nd, Brown’s actual birthday. Get all of the details for every Old Forester Birthday Bourbon release since 2003 here!
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This super premium release from Brown-Forman is a consistent release in terms of release, due to it’s symbolism attached with the historic event of the Old Forester founder’s birthday. Therefore, this is an annual release that falls on September 2nd every year. However, each year’s expression could be vastly different in profile and taste from prior years.
Birthday Bourbon Release by Year
The provided data covers various releases of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon over the years, offering insights into this iconic brand’s whiskey production. Old Forester Birthday Bourbon’s proof values exhibit a range, from a low of 89 in the 2003 Fall Release to a high of 105 in 2019, showcasing a consistent yet evolving profile. The age statement consistently hovers around 12 years, occasionally deviating to 11 or 13 years. Warehouse details, available for some years, indicate the influence of storage conditions, with Warehouse I and Warehouse H emerging as prominent locations. Notably, in 2017, distinctions based on states suggest regional variations within Old Forester Birthday Bourbon releases. This info for every Birthday Bourbon release underscores the intriguing interplay of proof, age, and warehouse selection in crafting the distinctive character of OFBB over the years.
Info by Release (organized by release date)
2023
- 96 Proof
- Age: 12 Years Old
- Warehouse: All 103 barrels aged in Warehouse I, 5th Floor
- MSRP $170
2022
- 96 Proof
- Age: 11 Years Old
- Warehouse: No warehouse information available
2021
- 104 Proof
- Age: 12 Years Old
- Warehouse: All 119 barrels aged in Warehouse G
2020
- 98 Proof
- Age: 10 Years Old
- Warehouse: No warehouse information available
2019
- 105 Proof
- Age: 11 Years Old
- Warehouse: All 120 barrels aged in Warehouse I, 2nd Floor
2018
- 101 Proof
- Age: 12 Years Old
- Warehouse: 93 barrels aged in Warehouse J, 3rd Floor and 27 barrels aged in Warehouse I, 3rd Floor
2017 (Florida, Georgia & Kentucky release)
- 95.4 Proof
- Age: 12 Years Old
- Warehouse: 93 barrels aged in Warehouse G, 4th Floor and 27 barrels aged in Warehouse K, 5th Floor
2017 (all other states)
- 96 Proof
- Age: 12 Years Old
- Warehouse: 93 barrels aged in Warehouse G, 4th Floor and 27 barrels aged in Warehouse K, 5th Floor
2016
- 97 Proof
- Age: 12 Years Old
- Warehouse: 93 barrels aged in Warehouse K, 5th Floor
2015
- 100 Proof
- Age: 12 Years Old
- Warehouse: No warehouse information available
2014
- 97 Proof
- Age: 12 Years Old
- Warehouse: Barrels aged in Warehouse G and I
2013
- 98 Proof
- Age: 12 Years Old
- Warehouse: Barrels aged in Warehouse I, 7th Floor
2012
- 97 Proof
- Age: 12 Years Old
- Warehouse: Barrels aged in Warehouse H, 4th Floor
2011
- 98 Proof
- Age: 12 Years Old
- Warehouse: Barrels aged in Warehouse H, 1st Floor and Warehouse I, 6th Floor
2010
- 95 Proof
- Age: 12 Years Old
- Warehouse: Barrels aged in Warehouse K, 5th Floor
2009
- 97 Proof
- Age: 12 Years Old
- Warehouse: Barrels aged in Warehouse B, 5th Floor and Warehouse J, 8th Floor
2008
- 94 Proof
- Age: 12 Years Old
- Warehouse: Barrels came from Warehouse H, 6th Floor
2007
- 94 Proof
- Age: 12 Years Old
- Warehouse: No warehouse information available
2006
- 96 Proof
- Age: 13 Years Old
- Warehouse: Barrels aged in Warehouse H, 7th Floor
2005
- 96 Proof
- Age: 12 Years Old
- Warehouse: Barrels aged in Warehouse H, 7th Floor
2004
- 94 Proof
- Age: 8 Years Old
- Warehouse: Barrels aged in Warehouse L
2003 (Fall Release)
- 89 Proof
- Age: 13 Years Old
- Warehouse: No warehouse information available
2003 (Spring Release)
- 93 Proof
- Age: 12 Years Old
- Warehouse: No warehouse information available
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The Birthday Bourbon series features a range of releases, with the youngest being from 2004 at 8 years old and the oldest confirmed release from 2006 at 13 years old. The series also spans a spectrum of proofs, with the lowest proof found in the 2003 Fall Release at 89 proof and the highest proof in the 2019 edition at 105 proof.
Birthday Bourbon by Release
| Year | Proof | Age | Warehouse Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 96 | 12 | All 103 barrels aged in Warehouse I, 5th Floor |
| 2022 | 96 | 11 | No warehouse information given |
| 2021 | 104 | 12 | All 119 barrels aged in Warehouse G |
| 2020 | 98 | 10 | No warehouse information given |
| 2019 | 105 | 11 | All 120 barrels aged in Warehouse I, 2nd Floor |
| 2018 | 101 | 12 | 93 barrels aged in Warehouse J, 3rd Floor and 27 barrels aged in Warehouse I, 3rd Floor |
| 2017 (FL, GA, KY) | 95.4 | 12 | 93 barrels aged in Warehouse G, 4th Floor and 27 barrels aged in Warehouse K, 5th Floor |
| 2017 (All other states incl. KY) | 96 | 12 | 93 barrels aged in Warehouse G, 4th Floor and 27 barrels aged in Warehouse K, 5th Floor |
| 2016 | 97 | 12 | 93 Barrels aged in Warehouse K, 5th Floor |
| 2015 | 100 | 12 | No warehouse information given |
| 2014 | 97 | 12 | Barrels aged in Warehouse G and I |
| 2013 | 98 | 12 | Barrels aged in Warehouse I, 7th Floor |
| 2012 | 97 | 12 | Barrels aged in Warehouse H, 4th Floor |
| 2011 | 98 | 12 | Barrels aged in Warehouse H, 1st Floor and Warehouse I, 6th Floor |
| 2010 | 95 | 12 | Barrels aged in Warehouse K, 5th Floor |
| 2009 | 97 | 12 | Barrels aged in Warehouse B, 5th Floor and Warehouse J, 8th Floor |
| 2008 | 94 | 12 | Barrels came from Warehouse H, 6th Floor |
| 2007 | 94 | 12 | No warehouse information given |
| 2006 | 96 | 13 | Barrels aged in Warehouse H, 7th Floor |
| 2005 | 96 | 12 | Barrels aged in Warehouse H, 7th Floor |
| 2004 | 94 | 8 | Barrels aged in Warehouse L |
| 2003 (Fall Release) | 89 | 13 | No warehouse information given |
| 2003 (Spring Release) | 93 | 12 (possibly 13) | No warehouse information given |
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