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Four Roses Bourbon vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Four Roses Bourbon and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$22 – $28 vs. ~$55 – $60).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Bourbon | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$22 – $28 ~$33 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Four Roses Bourbon
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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Bourbon Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/8 oak: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
heat 2/4 heat: Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
- 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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
- Go with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof.
Best enjoyed cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).