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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $50 ~$10 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond
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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond: A gentle, bakery-like wheater from Bardstown's own stills. Fresh bread and cream on the nose turn into baked peach and vanilla, with a soft, creamy texture and only a light pepper bite.
- 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 Wheated Bottled-in-Bond if you want a soft, creamy, bakery-sweet wheater with bonded credentials at a slightly lower price point and with slightly more proof behind it.
- 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, old-fashioned (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series Wheated Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).