Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2009
Tasting Notes
Nose: Big improvement on the '08 with an emphasis on char here. Sandalwood and bbq coals, some burnt orange peels and fruit cake.
Palate/Finish: Continuing with the nice char/campfire theme on this one: bbq sauce, chili peppers, stewed tomatoes. Then some subtle citrus hints. Finally a rich finish with vanilla, baking spices, and a nice savory flavor. Lots of char through to the end.
Review: We still like the '06 the best so far, but this is number two. It's not quite as rich, but it has a really great barrel char character. Fans of heavily charred barrels will really dig this one.
Stay tuned, we're keeping it going tomorrow with '10!
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