Whiskey Quickie: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2025 | Sweet Mash Surprise or Miss?
Whiskey Quickie: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2025 | Sweet Mash Surprise or Miss?  
Podcast: Bourbon Pursuit
Published On: Tue Dec 23 2025
Description: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon 2025 brings a sweet mash twist to the annual release. At 12 years old and 92 proof, it delivers a standout nose with confectioners sugar, fried dough, and oak, but does the low proof leave something missing? We break it all down in this Whiskey Quickie.DISCLAIMER: The whiskey in this review was provided to us at no cost courtesy of the spirit producer. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is our honest opinion based on what we tasted. Please drink responsibly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices