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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Comparing Charles Goodnight Bourbon and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky reveals a matchup between an uncut, spice-driven heavyweight and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +22 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$75 – $80 | ~$55 – $60 ~$20 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/4 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).