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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Put Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat next to Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) +13 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 ~$5 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
fruit 8/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- 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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak at a slightly lower price point.
- 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 neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).