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Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon vs Old Forester Statesman
Comparing Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon and Old Forester Statesman reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$50 – $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 Statesman
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon Old Forester Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 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 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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
- Go with Old Forester Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight.
Best enjoyed rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).