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Buffalo Trace vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Comparing Buffalo Trace and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Buffalo Trace | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$26 less | ~$55 – $60 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Buffalo Trace 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
Buffalo Trace
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Flavor Profile
Buffalo Trace Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
- 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 Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price.
- Go with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).