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Eagle Rare 10 Year vs Old Forester Statesman
Put Eagle Rare 10 Year next to Old Forester Statesman and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 10 Year | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $65 | ~$50 – $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.
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Eagle Rare 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 10 Year Old Forester Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Eagle Rare 10 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Eagle Rare 10 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Eagle Rare 10 Year 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Eagle Rare 10 Year 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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 Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 10 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).