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David Nicholson Reserve vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Put David Nicholson Reserve next to Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and you have a blender-built, corn-forward bottling set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | David Nicholson Reserve | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $40 ~$28 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- David Nicholson Reserve 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
David Nicholson Reserve
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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Flavor Profile
David Nicholson Reserve Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: David Nicholson Reserve 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.
- David Nicholson Reserve: The rye-recipe sibling to the 1843, with extra age. Toasty oak and rye spice give it more backbone, and the spice stays put through a long, warm finish.
- 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 David Nicholson Reserve if you want a toasty, spicy, 100-proof value bourbon that stands up in cocktails.
- 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, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).