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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 124 proof (62% ABV) +31 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$70 – $100 | ~$55 – $60 ~$28 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Elijah Craig Barrel Proof Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
- 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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).