Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 12 year old, 1993

One of the biggest Birthday Bourbons to date. This whiskey was aged on the top corner of a warehouse where the temperature extremes are at their greatest. The greater the temperature extreme the greater the impact of the barrel. The wood is immediately noticeable on the nose and palate-there are plenty of concentrated dried spice notes throughout. Dried vanilla mint fiery cinnamon cedar and assorted fruits are sweetened and calmed by notes of maple syrup and toffee. Until about mid-palate that is. Then another wave of dried spices kicks in remaining through the finish. For serious bourbon drinkers.