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Kentucky Owl Batch 12 vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) +23 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$300 – $400 | ~$55 – $60 ~$293 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12 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
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).