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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Old Forester 100 Proof
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and Old Forester 100 Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Old Forester 100 Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$26 – $32 ~$21 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Old Forester 100 Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Old Forester 100 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/6 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
oak 4/6 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
- 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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
- Go with Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof).