{"product_id":"old-forester-12-year-2026-tribute-series-bourbon-whiskey-750-ml","title":"Old Forester 12 Year 2026 Tribute Series Bourbon Whiskey 750 mL","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester 12 Year 2026 Tribute Series Bourbon Whiskey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e marks the debut of an extraordinary new annual collection celebrating more than 150 years of Kentucky bourbon craftsmanship. Aged for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 years and bottled at 115 proof (57.5% ABV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this limited-edition Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey showcases some of Old Forester's most mature whiskey stocks, carefully selected to deliver exceptional depth, richness, and complexity. Presented in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003estunning collectible decanter inspired by Old Forester's iconic mid-century holiday bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the inaugural 2026 Tribute Series combines historic elegance with modern bourbon excellence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable now at Whiskey Caviar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this highly anticipated release is an exceptional addition to any premium bourbon collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep amber with rich mahogany highlights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNose:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Inviting aromas of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm buttery caramel, sweet leather, golden raisins, and dark cherries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a beautifully layered and sophisticated bouquet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rich, full-bodied flavors of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003echerry cola, candied walnuts, cinnamon, and cardamom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complemented by mature oak and an elegant balance of sweetness and spice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Exceptionally long and warming, featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etoasted oak, cracked peppercorn, cherry preserves, and black tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, leaving a refined, lingering impression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVital Stats\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistillery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Old Forester Distilling Co., Louisville, Kentucky.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Old Forester.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tribute Series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2026 (Inaugural Edition).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge Statement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 Years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProof:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 115.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABV:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 57.5%.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMash Bill:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 72% Corn, 18% Rye, 10% Malted Barley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaturation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 12 years in new charred American oak barrels within Old Forester's heat-cycled warehouses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 750mL.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Limited Edition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Tribute to Over 150 Years of Bourbon Heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026 Old Forester Tribute Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e honors the pioneering legacy of America's first bottled bourbon, founded in 1870 by George Garvin Brown. This inaugural release celebrates Old Forester's history of innovation, from its distinctive double-barreled expressions to its signature \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheat-cycled warehouse maturation process\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike traditional single-barrel releases, the Tribute Series brings together carefully selected stocks of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighly aged Old Forester bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a sophisticated expression that balances mature oak character with the distillery's signature fruit-forward sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bourbon's extended maturation in heat-cycled warehouses encourages greater interaction between the whiskey and oak, developing its distinctive concentration, complexity, and remarkable depth of flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Collectible Decanter Inspired by History\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond its exceptional whiskey, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester 2026 Tribute Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e features a distinctive decanter inspired by the brand's historic holiday bottle collection, originally introduced in 1950.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe elegant design incorporates \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003earchitectural glass facets, refined metallic accents, and a substantial metallic stopper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e engraved with Old Forester's historic quality statement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrawing inspiration from the celebrated decanters of the 1950s and 1960s, this presentation makes the 2026 Tribute Series both an extraordinary bourbon and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehighly desirable collectible for whiskey enthusiasts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efirst release in Old Forester's annual Tribute Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 2026 edition represents a significant milestone in the distillery's history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld Forester 12 Year 2026 Tribute Series Bourbon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is perfect for discerning bourbon enthusiasts, serious whiskey collectors, and anyone seeking a premium, limited-edition Kentucky bourbon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor the ultimate tasting experience, enjoy this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e115-proof, 12-year-aged bourbon neat in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/whiskeycaviar.com\/search?q=glencairn\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGlencairn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to appreciate its rich aromas and complex flavors. A few drops of water can help reveal additional layers of fruit, caramel, and oak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eluxurious collectible decanter, impressive age statement, and inaugural release status\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this bourbon also makes an exceptional gift for milestone celebrations, holidays, and special occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What makes Old Forester 12 Year 2026 Tribute Series special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: The 2026 Tribute Series is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003einaugural release of Old Forester's new annual premium bourbon collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It features 12-year-aged Kentucky Straight Bourbon bottled at 115 proof and presented in a collectible decanter inspired by the brand's historic mid-century holiday bottles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Is Old Forester 2026 Tribute Series a limited-edition bourbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: Yes. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026 Old Forester Tribute Series is a limited-edition release\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e distributed in restricted quantities. While the Tribute Series will continue annually, the inaugural 2026 expression is a distinct release, making it especially appealing to bourbon collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: What is the best way to drink Old Forester 12 Year Tribute Series Bourbon?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA: This premium bourbon is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebest enjoyed neat in a Glencairn whiskey glass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to fully appreciate its aromas of caramel, dark cherries, and sweet leather. 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