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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Old Forester 1870 Original Batch is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by personal preference more than spec.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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 1870 Original Batch
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/4 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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 1870 Original Batch: The first bottle in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recreating the founder's habit of blending barrels from three warehouses. It is the lightest of the series, caramel sweet and easy.
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 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch).