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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Put Eagle Rare 10 Year next to Old Forester 1870 Original Batch and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 | ~$45 – $55 |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 10 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Eagle Rare 10 Year: A 10-year age statement at a gentle 90 proof gives this a polished, dry-oak elegance rather than power. Toffee and orange peel lead into leather and dried fruit, with a long, notably dry finish.
- 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 Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity.
- Go with Old Forester 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch).