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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Old Forester 100 Proof
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Old Forester 100 Proof is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$26 – $32).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Old Forester 100 Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$26 – $32 ~$21 less |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Old Forester 100 Proof
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old Forester 100 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
- Go with Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof).