And I agree, no matter what if you find a highly allocated bottle for MSRP and pick it up. Never had a birthday bourbon never even seen one in a while not even in the museum case. Cheers gentlemen.🥃
My first experience of Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon was at a restaurant a few years ago. My friend and I had never had it, so we paid the premium price for a pour, and we absolutely loved it. We loved it so much, we ordered another. And we’ve both been searching for a bottle since.
Just recently started listening to your Chanel. Thank you for an opportunity to try some samples of something so hard to find. You guys are awesome! Thanks again
Thanks for sharing your opinions on the OFBB. I am glad that you add in price to your assessments as that is key for most of us! Easy to forget when you are chasing bottles -- until you get to the cash register.
I grew up in Louisville and never knew anything about it as we had dry household. Now I would move back to Louisville to enjoy the bourbon scene. OF is one of my favs.
The funny thing is, KY has a high density of bourbon lovers, plus all the bourbon tourist, so it is one of the worst states to look for allocated bottles in.
OF 1920 was a bottle that I couldn't stand at first, but it grew on me so fast. Now, it will always be on my shelves! Birthday will join it up there whenever I can find it =)
Never tried OFBB would love to try. Heard great things about it. If someone gets mad because you are getting allocated bottles maybe they should try getting to know their local liquor store a little better!! All I say is keep pouring, peace and love to all!!
Old Forester and Michters have been my preferred palette profiles. It would be interesting to taste a OFBB at barrel strength, but also know the OFSBBS can run pretty hot. Besides the 96 proof, the give away is truly awesome to be able to taste Birthday at a higher proof too. As for the store connection, I appreciate the relationships that are built and you at least share the experience with the review instead of it being flipped for crazy secondary prices or sitting on a shelf.
I appreciate that. I also open home collection up to SSW members about every 5-6 weeks and let people try anything they want. I barely drink my allocated whiskey. Hell, on my birthday I only had tequila 🤣
@@BourbonRealTalk tequila the next big boom (or rum perhaps). I think you allowing people to try allocated whiskey will be something they remember, and no matter what the drink is, connecting with people is what it's all about.
This is absolutely awesome of you guys! Thankyou for the opportunity to win some amazing bottles. The only birthday bourbon that I've seen on a shelf was priced at $799.99 Cheers BRT 🥃
This is definitely an awesome flight for someone to be able to try. I like that you guys can be critical but still enjoy the pour. Keep on keeping it real.
I was lucky enough to get my first one this year and have been debating on opening or trying to trade up for a 150th Anniversary or President's Choice, so great to see your notes.
I appreciate the review. I've coughed up the cash to try Birthday Bourbon at a bar on two separate occasions. I think it's one that I would happily purchase at or near MSRP just to have one, but there are several other limited releases in that $150 to $200 that I would put a lot more effort intp tracking down.
Never had a Birthday bottle. OF is one of my favorites though. Haven’t had a Single Barrel from them I didn’t like. The black label 100’s are the best.
I am a big fan of Old Forester's standard line and I think the OF100 Single Barrels are the best thing they do, even though so few of them seem to be around. Old Forester is very good at providing great flavor in lower proof points, I'd love to try some of the birthday bourbons to see how the higher age improves the OF I love.
I’ve only had 1 pour of a OFBB. I believe it was a 2022. I really enjoyed it but what I remember more from that experience was the people I was drinking with and the good times we had. Cheers
Went to OF downtown NuLu. It was great. Got a nice flight of 117, BB, Presidents choice. They were exceptional. But that’s where I fell in love with OF rye
The OF Whiskey Row collection is very solid. I am not going to reject a pour of Birthday bourbon but it would be hard to justify a bottle at secondary market prices based on the year to year inconsistencies. As always, I appreciate your reviews. Well done.
OF BB has been so elusive-- I do hear a lot of people wishing it was above 100 pf so it's interesting hearing you compare to a higher proof release of it. I liked the balanced review as always, guys!
I know that both of you prefer the Michter's 10 year but I think a blind between the 2 bottles would be interesting. That way you could see how the compare next to each other and which one is truely the best in your opinion
🎉Happy birthday to you when your day comes up!🎊. Appreciate the straight forward review, and that the hosts are happy and willing to "spread the wealth"
The Birthday Bourbon was an extremely limited release. I think I know about a half dozen hitting the Buffalo/Rochester area. I'd love to try it. I'd love to have a bottle. Maybe next year :)
Can you draw any comparisons between 1924 and Birthday Bourbon? Being that they both carry a bit more age than the standard offering and are close in proof.
2018 BB is still the best bourbon I’ve ever tried. I’m normally a high proof chaser but that thing hit me perfectly when I tried it. Hopefully I’ll get a bottle of my own one day 🤞
And I agree, no matter what if you find a highly allocated bottle for MSRP and pick it up. Never had a birthday bourbon never even seen one in a while not even in the museum case. Cheers gentlemen.🥃
I enjoy sipping on anything from the whiskey row, and the 100 proof Old Forester rye is great for cocktails.
My first experience of Old Forrester Birthday Bourbon was at a restaurant a few years ago. My friend and I had never had it, so we paid the premium price for a pour, and we absolutely loved it. We loved it so much, we ordered another. And we’ve both been searching for a bottle since.
Good luck on the hunt.
Just recently started listening to your Chanel. Thank you for an opportunity to try some samples of something so hard to find. You guys are awesome! Thanks again
Thanks for the opportunity to try this!
Good luck
Recently blended 1910 & 1920 to make "1915" and its excellent. Gotta say OF whiskey row's are some of the best value pours i've come across.
I like the blend but depending on the mood I am not sure it is better than either one by itself.
Thanks for sharing your opinions on the OFBB. I am glad that you add in price to your assessments as that is key for most of us! Easy to forget when you are chasing bottles -- until you get to the cash register.
Nice review! Thanks for your generosity with your give aways! I’m always on the lookout for any nice bottles! Never know what’s in the next store:)
Thanks so much - we appreciate you!
Would like to see a blind with Birthday, 1924, 1920 and OF rye
I've never tried Birthday, but I've loved every shelf released OF bottle I've ever drank.
I just picked up a SBBP store pick that’s really good…when I’m in the right mood.
I love them all
I was lucky enough to find OFBB 2022 last year at a Meijer grocery store.
Definitely wish these were a slightly lower price point and maybe over 100 proof!
This bottle is on my list to get! Thanks for the review, and also thanks for be willing to share with those free samples!
Love Old Forester and have not had the chance to try the birthday bourbon yet. Someday I would love to try it.
Love old forester. 1920 is my go to shelfer
I grew up in Louisville and never knew anything about it as we had dry household. Now I would move back to Louisville to enjoy the bourbon scene. OF is one of my favs.
The funny thing is, KY has a high density of bourbon lovers, plus all the bourbon tourist, so it is one of the worst states to look for allocated bottles in.
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Happy birthday Randall!
Thank you!
Enjoy most of the OF lineup and really love the 1910. OFBB is tough to come by in a control state, but I’m keeping an eye out.
Great content and discussion as usual. I have not gotten into OF products much as of yet, but I’m venturing out. Only have one bottle of 1920
Thanks for the review. Would be cool to find one at msrp, but I'd never pay much over that when I can just get a bottle of 1910 or 1920.
Have not yet found to try- keep looking at bars on travels. I absolutely love the Michters 10
OF 1920 was a bottle that I couldn't stand at first, but it grew on me so fast. Now, it will always be on my shelves! Birthday will join it up there whenever I can find it =)
Never tried OFBB would love to try. Heard great things about it. If someone gets mad because you are getting allocated bottles maybe they should try getting to know their local liquor store a little better!! All I say is keep pouring, peace and love to all!!
Wow, as always thank you for the history aspect and your generosity. That is scary that stores used to do that for added profit.
Old Forester and Michters have been my preferred palette profiles. It would be interesting to taste a OFBB at barrel strength, but also know the OFSBBS can run pretty hot. Besides the 96 proof, the give away is truly awesome to be able to taste Birthday at a higher proof too. As for the store connection, I appreciate the relationships that are built and you at least share the experience with the review instead of it being flipped for crazy secondary prices or sitting on a shelf.
I appreciate that. I also open home collection up to SSW members about every 5-6 weeks and let people try anything they want. I barely drink my allocated whiskey. Hell, on my birthday I only had tequila 🤣
@@BourbonRealTalk tequila the next big boom (or rum perhaps). I think you allowing people to try allocated whiskey will be something they remember, and no matter what the drink is, connecting with people is what it's all about.
Great review! Haven't sampled any of them and really hoping to be able to find a 2024
Birthday bourbon is fun and I love to share it with my friends who have never had it. People also love the bottle.
Would love to try these. Big fan of OF!
I love the 2023 Michter’s 10 but I have yet to try OF Birthday Bourbon. Thanks for this review.
This is absolutely awesome of you guys! Thankyou for the opportunity to win some amazing bottles. The only birthday bourbon that I've seen on a shelf was priced at $799.99 Cheers BRT 🥃
I love Old Forester and their history.
This is definitely an awesome flight for someone to be able to try. I like that you guys can be critical but still enjoy the pour. Keep on keeping it real.
Will do!
The best OF I have had was the High Angle's share from a couple of years ago. Cheers on the good review!
Big fan of Forester products from what I have tried of theirs.
Thansk for the review!
Thanks for watching!
I was lucky enough to get my first one this year and have been debating on opening or trying to trade up for a 150th Anniversary or President's Choice, so great to see your notes.
I appreciate the review. I've coughed up the cash to try Birthday Bourbon at a bar on two separate occasions. I think it's one that I would happily purchase at or near MSRP just to have one, but there are several other limited releases in that $150 to $200 that I would put a lot more effort intp tracking down.
That is fair
Never had a Birthday bottle. OF is one of my favorites though. Haven’t had a Single Barrel from them I didn’t like. The black label 100’s are the best.
I am a big fan of Old Forester's standard line and I think the OF100 Single Barrels are the best thing they do, even though so few of them seem to be around. Old Forester is very good at providing great flavor in lower proof points, I'd love to try some of the birthday bourbons to see how the higher age improves the OF I love.
I have the 2022 BB and absolutely love it. Thanks for the honest reviews and opportunity for people to win samples.
Never had the chance to try BB. The SBBP Rye is my favorite so far. Cheers.
The OFSBBP I tried was dangerously good! It’s a good thing I only had a 2oz sample or it could have been a rough morning the next day.
Glad you loved it!
Love old forester! Great video..I'd love to try a sample! Thanks guys!
Thank you!
Never tried an OFBB, excited to try one of these one day!
Haven’t tried a birthday bourbon yet, glad you guys did a review, look forward to hunting one down or winning the raffle!
Good luck!
The 2022 is the only ridiculously hard to find bottle I have. I was one of the sweepstakes winners. I will open it for my next birthday.
I’ve only had 1 pour of a OFBB. I believe it was a 2022. I really enjoyed it but what I remember more from that experience was the people I was drinking with and the good times we had. Cheers
Pretty new to the bourbon experience, love your channel and reveiws
Glad you enjoy it!
I just picked up an OF 1924! I would be interested to compare it to a couple of Birthday Bourbons!
I have a 1924, so maybe we can do that
Great review! Appreciate the candor and dialog, fellas
Thanks for being here! You know it'll always be real talk!
I have the 2014 birthday…Fire! Can’t wait to try 2023 release.
I would absolutely love to be able to try these. Love Old Forester and Michter’s!
Thanks for another interesting review and giveaway.
My pleasure!
1920 is my favorite. Perfect price point and a really good bang for the buck !
Agree
Just the video and information I needed as Dry January is officially complete for me. Cheers!
Glad I could help!
I'm a fan of 1920 and love the Michter line. I would try Birthday if we can find it at a reasonable price.
Went to OF downtown NuLu. It was great. Got a nice flight of 117, BB, Presidents choice. They were exceptional.
But that’s where I fell in love with OF rye
Thanks for the great review. With so many great bottles out there it’s nice to get an honest opinion.
Glad you enjoyed it! It'll always be real talk here.
Thanks for the opportunity!
You're welcome!
The OF Whiskey Row collection is very solid. I am not going to reject a pour of Birthday bourbon but it would be hard to justify a bottle at secondary market prices based on the year to year inconsistencies. As always, I appreciate your reviews. Well done.
Tried OFBB 23 at a bar. The nose was probably the best nose I've ever had. But that was only matched by the disappointment on the palate.
I’ve never tried old forester. I might have to look for this one
It is worth a chance
OF BB has been so elusive-- I do hear a lot of people wishing it was above 100 pf so it's interesting hearing you compare to a higher proof release of it. I liked the balanced review as always, guys!
Thanks for the review gents! Last year’s Micther’s 10 is a hitter, drinks closer to the M20 than ever before.
Old Forester BB is one of my unicorns. Never seen one around me.
I know that both of you prefer the Michter's 10 year but I think a blind between the 2 bottles would be interesting. That way you could see how the compare next to each other and which one is truely the best in your opinion
I like most of Old Forester Bourbons .
Thank you for the review. Would love to find a bottle to call my own. I’m still drinking the 90-105 proofs.
Your videos are on point. Really enjoying them.
Glad to hear it! Thank you for being here!
We can only get the regular 80 proof and the OF 100 here in Aus. I’m sure I would be blown away by BB or even 1920 but I do love me some proof
I have not tried the latest Birthday Bourbon, but I have never had one that I think is worth the hype. Wish they released these at barrel strength.
Just bought my first old forester bottle. 1920.
Looking forward to try some of those amazing bourbons
🎉Happy birthday to you when your day comes up!🎊. Appreciate the straight forward review, and that the hosts are happy and willing to "spread the wealth"
Thanks so much!
Great job guys. Never had it.
Thank you
I've never tasted a OFBB myself but always willing to try ... great episode as always
Old Forester 1897 BIB is still my favorite in the line up.
Great Video! Love to see the perspectives on these bottles. Definitely one of the most allocated, but reviews seem to be polarizing.
Much appreciated!
Those are some of the bourbons I would love to try for the first time !!
First time commenter! Still regretting not getting the OFBB last summer but it was our first stop of 15! Had to pace myself.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
My buddy has an older OFBB but refuses to ever open it! Thanks for the opportunity and great video!
Would love to be able to try a birthday bourbon! Old forester has been my favorite distillery!
Would love to try any one of those
Hold on a second............. o.k. got me a pour of 2023 T. Handy, let's do this!
There were more bottles produced of that than OFBB.
Great work guys! Always love the honest reviews.
Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the opportunity to try things most of us can't get our hands on
You're welcome!
Thanks for your generosity with your giveaways! Cheers🥃
You're welcome!
Would Love to try OFBB
You should enter the free giveaway
I get cherry syrup on 1910 and luden’s cough drops on 1920 so it sounds similar to me but I have never had the birthday before.
Appreciate the honest reviews of all the whiskey you review.
Thanks so much for being here!
The Birthday Bourbon was an extremely limited release. I think I know about a half dozen hitting the Buffalo/Rochester area. I'd love to try it. I'd love to have a bottle. Maybe next year :)
Good luck on the hunt
Thanks for the great video Randy!
Thanks for being here!
Can you draw any comparisons between 1924 and Birthday Bourbon? Being that they both carry a bit more age than the standard offering and are close in proof.
2018 BB is still the best bourbon I’ve ever tried. I’m normally a high proof chaser but that thing hit me perfectly when I tried it. Hopefully I’ll get a bottle of my own one day 🤞
Would lobe to sample OFBB & M10!!!
Only ever seen OFBB in the wild for secondary, or in lotteries. If its close to M10 then that's pretty dang ol' good
I appreciate the review. Even if this year’s release is a little low I’ll probably still buy it if I get the chance in a raffle…
Your channel is a great one! Thanks for the review.
Thank you for being here!
M10 and OFBB are both amazing! Love the channel.
We appreciate you!