Brown-Forman

Old Forester Statesman

95 proof; no age statement $54.99/750ml suggested retail price The story: I’ve always said that bourbon has a lot of character. But Old Forester Statesman is the first one I’m aware of that actually is a character. The new Brown-Forman…

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2016 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

97 proof; 12 years old $79.99/750ml The story: Each September, Brown-Forman celebrates the birthday of founder George Garvin Brown with a limited edition release of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the series. The 2016…

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Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2015

100 proof, 12 years old $69.99/750ml suggested retail price The story: Each year on Sept. 2, in honor of founder George Garvin Brown’s birthday, Old Forester releases a limited-edition, 12-year-old vintage-dated expression. This year’s lot of barrels were filled on…

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Old Forester 1870 Original Batch

90 proof; no age statement Suggested retail price: $44.99/750ml The story: Founded in 1870, Brown-Forman is one of the largest American-owned spirits and wine companies. Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Bourbon is the first in a planned permanent line extension of the Old Forester Bourbon. This bourbon is bottled at…

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Old Forester 2014 Birthday Bourbon

12 years old, 97 proof Estimated retail, about $60/750ml The story: This limited edition of Old Forester is released every September in honor of Brown-Forman founder George Garvin Brown’s Sept. 2 birthday. Last year’s edition was particularly fine. The aroma:…

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Old Forester Birthday Bourbon

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2013 97 proof $54.99/750ml The story: Every year since 2002, Brown-Forman has released a special Old Forester Birthday Bourbon in honor of distillery founder George Garvin Brown’s birthday. This year’s edition appeared on shelves early (George’s birthday is…

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Early Times 354

Early Times 354 bourbon Aged 4 years, 80 proof Suggested retail price: $15/750ml People are always asking me to recommend bourbons – particularly bargain bourbons. Today we’ll taste a great bargain: Early Times 354. The Early Times name has been…

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