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Knob Creek 9 Year vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
On paper Knob Creek 9 Year and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$35 – $40 vs. ~$55 – $60) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Knob Creek 9 Year | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 9 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $40 ~$20 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- Knob Creek 9 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Knob Creek 9 Year
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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
Knob Creek 9 Year Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 7/3 nuttiness: Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
fruit 3/5 fruit: Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Knob Creek 9 Year 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint on the finish.
- 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 Knob Creek 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement at a lower price point.
- Go with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).