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Jefferson's Reserve Very Old vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Put Jefferson's Reserve Very Old next to Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Reserve Very Old | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.2 proof (45.1% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +25 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $65 | ~$55 – $70 |
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old
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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Reserve Very Old Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
oak 7/7 oak: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Jefferson's Reserve Very Old 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Jefferson's Reserve Very Old: The older, drier sibling of Jefferson's Very Small Batch. Buttery toffee and dried fruit sit on a firm, slightly smoky oak backbone, and the finish turns peppery and long.
- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jefferson's Reserve Very Old if you want a mature, oak-driven blend with dried fruit and a dry, peppery finish at an easy proof.
- Go with Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jefferson's Reserve Very Old); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).