Compare
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Put Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 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 | Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$16 – $22 ~$44 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
- 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 Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail.
- Go with Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).