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Baker’s 7 Year vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Baker’s 7 Year and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is proof (107 vs. 115).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$55 – $70 |
- Baker’s 7 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Baker’s 7 Year
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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
- Go with Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).