Annual release · Kentucky5 editions tracked
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon
Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey from Old Forester. Released each September around founder George Garvin Brown's birthday on September 2, sold through an August online sweepstakes with pickup at the Old Forester Distillery in Louisville and in limited quantities at select retailers.
| Distillery | Old Forester, Kentucky, United States |
|---|---|
| Strength | 48.5% ABV (97 proof) 46% to 53.5% across 5 editions |
| Age | 11 to 12 years |
| Peated | No |
| Style | Kentucky straight bourbon whiskey |
| Release type | Annual releases |
| Bottler | Brown-Forman |
| Last edition | 2026 (11 year, 97 proof), September 2026 |
| Last stated price | $200 |
Stock sheet
1 of 9 listings in stock at the last read.
| No. | Shop | Listing | Shop price | Status | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Dram StreetUS | Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2022 | $1,299.99 | In stock | 12 November 2026 |
| 002 | Remedy LiquorUS | Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 + 2 Old Forester Bourbon Single Barrel 100PF | $799.99 | Sold outlast in stock 28 October 2026 | 28 October 2026 |
| 003 | SipWhiskeyUS | Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2026 11 Year Kentucky Whiskey | Not shown | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 004 | SipWhiskeyUS | Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2025 | $699.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 005 | SipWhiskeyUS | Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2024 | $1,099.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 006 | SipWhiskeyUS | Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2023 | $1,299.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 007 | Dram StreetUS | Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2025 | $699.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 008 | Dram StreetUS | Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2025 | $699.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
| 009 | Dram StreetUS | Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2020 | $1,299.99 | Sold out | 12 November 2026 |
Editions
Every dated Old Forester Birthday Bourbon edition, newest first, with its source.
| No. | Edition | Released | Strength | Stated price | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | 2026 (11 year, 97 proof) | September 2026 | 48.5% ABV97 proof | $200 | LinkReport an error |
| 002 | 2025 (12 year, 92 proof, sweet mash) | September 2025 | 46% ABV92 proof | $199.99 | LinkReport an error |
| 003 | 2024 (12 year, 107 proof) | September 2024 | 53.5% ABV107 proof | $199.99 | LinkReport an error |
| 004 | 2023 (12 year, 96 proof) | September 2023 | 48% ABV96 proof | $169.99 | LinkReport an error |
| 005 | 2022 (11 year, 96 proof) | 2 September 2022 | 48% ABV96 proof | $149.99 | LinkReport an error |
Stock history
Read since 20 October 2026: 9 listings at 3 shops, 1 in stock and 8 sold out at the last read. No restock seen yet.
Questions
- When is the next Old Forester Birthday Bourbon release?
- Going by past dates, around September 2027: the last 5 editions came out in September 2026, September 2025, September 2024 and September 2023. Nothing on this page is an announcement unless a source says so.
- How much does Old Forester Birthday Bourbon cost?
- The last stated price was $200. Shops list it from $1,299.99 today.
- Has the 2026 edition come out?
- Yes: 2026 (11 year, 97 proof) came out in September 2026.
- When did past editions come out?
- 2026 (11 year, 97 proof) in September 2026, 2025 (12 year, 92 proof, sweet mash) in September 2025, 2024 (12 year, 107 proof) in September 2024, 2023 (12 year, 96 proof) in September 2023 and 2022 (11 year, 96 proof) on 2 September 2022.
- Where is Old Forester Birthday Bourbon in stock?
- Dram Street, when the shops were last read.
- How do I hear when it is out or back in stock?
- Add it to your alerts. They are free. The shops are checked every 15 minutes, and you get an email when one has it or a new edition comes out.
More from Old Forester
Other Old Forester lines in the book.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Old Forester 117 SeriesOld Forester · Kentucky | No age statement · 57.5% ABV | 24 July 2026 | No estimate | Sold out |
| 002 | Old Forester President's ChoiceOld Forester · Kentucky | No age statement | 13 June 2026 | June 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
More from Kentucky
Other limited Kentucky lines.
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Heaven Hill Grain to GlassHeaven Hill · Kentucky | No age statement · 54.6% ABV | December 2026 | December 2026 Announced | Not listed |
| 002 | Four Roses Limited Edition Small BatchFour Roses · Kentucky | 19 to 25 years · 54.6% ABV | 10 October 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 003 | Angel's Envy Cellar CollectionAngel's Envy · Kentucky | No age statement · 53.2% ABV | 9 October 2026 | No estimate | In stock 1 shop |
| 004 | Woodford Reserve Distillery SeriesWoodford Reserve · Kentucky | No age statement · 50% ABV | 7 October 2026 | No estimate | Sold out |
| 005 | Russell's Reserve Single RickhouseWild Turkey · Kentucky | No age statement · 60.4% ABV | 6 October 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
| 006 | King of KentuckyBrown-Forman · Kentucky | 14 to 18 years | 1 October 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
Other annual releases from United States
| No. | Release | Age · strength | Last release | Next | Shop stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Westland Outpost Range (Garryana, Colere, Solum)Westland · Washington | 10 years · 56.8% ABV | 7 November 2026 | No estimate | In stock 3 shops |
| 002 | High West A Midwinter Night's DramHigh West · Utah | No age statement · 49.3% ABV | October 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | Not listed |
| 003 | Garrison Brothers Cowboy BourbonGarrison Brothers · Texas | No age statement · 70.5% ABV | 12 September 2026 | September 2027 Estimate | Sold out |
| 004 | WhistlePig The Boss HogWhistlePig · Vermont | No age statement | 9 September 2026 | October 2027 Estimate | In stock 1 shop |
Sources
- Old Forester 2026 Birthday Bourbon, Breaking Bourbon
- Old Forester's Beloved Birthday Bourbon 2025: 12 Years Old, 92 Proof and Sweet Mash, Breaking Bourbon
- Old Forester Announces Birthday Bourbon 2024: 12 Years Old and 107 Proof, Breaking Bourbon
- Old Forester 2023 Birthday Bourbon, Breaking Bourbon
- Old Forester Announces 12 Year Old Birthday Bourbon for 2023, PR Newswire
- 2022 Old Forester Birthday Bourbon to be sold via sweepstakes, Fred Minnick
- Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2022 Review, Paste Magazine
- Old Forester 2022 Birthday Bourbon, Old Forester
Checked 22 October 2026. Something wrong? Write to desk@nextcask.com.
Free alerts
Old Forester Birthday Bourbon, the day it lands
An email when a new edition is listed or a shop read for this site has it back in stock. Shops are checked every 15 minutes. Free.