Old Forester Birthday Bourbon - 2010 Release

95 proof. Released September 2nd, 2010. A 12-year small-batch selection released as premium bourbon demand began rising sharply — making surviving stock meaningfully rarer than later vintages.

Old Forester Birthday Bourbon is released once a year on September 2nd from a unique small-batch of 12-year-old barrels. The 2010 at 95 proof reflects the specific barrel selection that year. Premium bourbon demand was accelerating significantly by 2010, and collector awareness of the Birthday Bourbon series was growing — but most of the 2010 vintage was still consumed rather than held, making surviving stock scarce today.

Specs

• Distillery: Old Forester Distilling Co., Louisville, Kentucky (est. 1870)
• Style: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
• Age: 12 years
• Proof: 95 (47.5% ABV)
• Release: September 2nd, 2010 — Annual Birthday Bourbon
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the Birthday Bourbon series? Released annually on September 2nd, each edition is a unique small-batch of 12-year-old barrels. No two vintages share the same barrel selection or proof.
• How does the 2010 compare to newer Birthday Bourbon vintages? Newer vintages (2014–2021) are generally easier to source because collection infrastructure was more developed and surviving stock is more plentiful. The 2010 is over 14 years out of distribution and available only through specialty retailers.
• Is the 2010 still available? In limited quantities through specialty retailers with legacy stock.
• Is Old Forester America's first bottled bourbon? Yes — George Garvin Brown founded Old Forester in 1870 as America's first commercially bottled bourbon.