<div>Bourbon News & Notes: Old Forester Birthday Bourbon; Stagg Jr.’s ASCOT award; and Barn8’s Hog Tied cocktail</div>
BOURBON NEWS & NOTES – for 16 July 2021, by Susan Reigler Old Forester Birthday Bourbon Release – Mark Your Calendar Every year since 2002, Brown-Forman has released a limited edition Old Forester Birthday Bourbon on 2 September celebrating the birthday of company founder George Garvin Brown.  Each is vintage dated, and this year’s was chosen from 119 12-year-old barrels and bottled at 104 proof. Master Taster Jackie Zykan has provided the description: Color: Golden Citrine Aroma: A beautiful symphony of berry and dessert components. Red raspberry preserves join plump, juicy blackberries and dried strawberries to set the tone, nestled in a bed of dried herbs and balanced with vanilla creme brulee, subtle pecan, rich maple syrup, and cocoa. Taste: Rich and inviting, the velvety mouthfeel carries notes of buttery caramel, burnt sugar, and a touch of fresh baked Linzer cookie. This silky palate quickly awakens into a bright, peppery, peripheral spice. Finish: Lengthy and warm with subtle dryness. Subdued notes...Read more