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Bulleit Bourbon vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$34 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bulleit Bourbon
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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).