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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel vs Old Forester Statesman
Comparing Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel and Old Forester Statesman reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +5 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $70 | ~$50 – $55 |
| 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 Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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 Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).