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Four Roses Single Barrel vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
On paper Four Roses Single Barrel and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (100 vs. 93) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Four Roses Single Barrel | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 60% corn, 35% rye, 5% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 ~$8 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Four Roses Single Barrel
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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
Four Roses Single Barrel Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/5 spice: Four Roses Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Four Roses Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Four Roses Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Four Roses Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Four Roses Single Barrel: The OBSV recipe on its own at 100 proof — the highest-rye mash Four Roses uses, paired with their most floral yeast. Cherry and clove in equal measure, and a genuinely distinctive 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 Four Roses Single Barrel if you want the most expressive, spice-and-fruit-forward single recipe in the Four Roses range at a slightly lower price point.
- 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 neat, old-fashioned (Four Roses Single Barrel); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).