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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Put Eagle Rare 10 Year next to Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 ~$10 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| 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.
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Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
spice 4/7 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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 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 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 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).