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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Old Forester 100 Proof
Put Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel next to Old Forester 100 Proof and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | Old Forester 100 Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$26 – $32 ~$26 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
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Old Forester 100 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/6 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price.
- Go with Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof).