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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Put Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel next to Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 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 1897 Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| 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 +6 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$45 – $55 ~$5 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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 1897 Bottled-in-Bond: The bonded entry in the Whiskey Row series and a noticeable step up in density from the standard 100. More oak and more weight, though the price gap to the 100 proof is harder to justify than the flavour gap suggests.
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 1897 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, denser take on the Old Forester profile with more barrel behind it at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond).