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Ancient Age vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
On paper Ancient Age and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$14 – $18 vs. ~$55 – $60) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Ancient Age | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$14 – $18 ~$42 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- Ancient Age does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Ancient Age
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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
Ancient Age Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/8 oak: Ancient Age 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Ancient Age 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
heat 2/4 heat: Ancient Age 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Ancient Age 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Ancient Age: The bottom rung of the Buffalo Trace ladder and priced accordingly. Thin and simple at 80 proof, but it is recognisably the Mash Bill #2 recipe and it does its job in a highball without complaint.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Ancient Age if you want the cheapest honest mixer in the lineup and you are not drinking it neat.
- Go with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball (Ancient Age); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).