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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Comparing Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +15 proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$55 – $70 ~$75 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 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
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 6/3 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
heat 9/7 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
- 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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).