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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
On paper Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so age (10 years vs. 4 years) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| 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 +6 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +9 proof |
| 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 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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 1897 Bottled-in-Bond: The bonded entry in the Whiskey Row series and a noticeable step up in density from the standard 100. More oak and more weight, though the price gap to the 100 proof is harder to justify than the flavour gap suggests.
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 with an older age statement.
- Go with Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, denser take on the Old Forester profile with more barrel behind it with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond).