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Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity vs Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and Old Forester 1870 Original Batch sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 104 proof (52% ABV) +14 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$100 – $110 | ~$45 – $55 ~$55 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
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Flavor Profile
Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/3 heat: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10
spice 6/4 spice: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10
fruit 7/6 fruit: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running underneath.
- Old Forester 1870 Original Batch: The first bottle in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recreating the founder's habit of blending barrels from three warehouses. It is the lightest of the series, caramel sweet and easy.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco with more proof behind it.
- Go with Old Forester 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity); neat, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch).