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Kentucky Owl Batch 12 vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Comparing Kentucky Owl Batch 12 and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$300 – $400 | ~$55 – $70 ~$288 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 1920 Prohibition Style
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Flavor Profile
Kentucky Owl Batch 12 Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).