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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Comparing Eagle Rare 10 Year and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 ~$5 less | ~$55 – $60 |
| 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 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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 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 Eagle Rare 10 Year if you want an elegant, older, low-proof sipper where refinement matters more than intensity at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).