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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Put Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon next to Old Forester 1870 Original Batch and you have a contemporary, high-wheat craft build set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- 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 1870 Original Batch
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Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/6 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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 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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
- Go with Old Forester 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); neat, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch).