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Maker's Mark vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Put Maker's Mark next to Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Maker's Mark | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$25 – $32 ~$29 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Maker's Mark
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Flavor Profile
Maker's Mark Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Maker's Mark 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
spice 2/5 spice: Maker's Mark 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Maker's Mark 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Maker's Mark 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Maker's Mark 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Maker's Mark 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Maker's Mark: The bottle that made wheated bourbon mainstream. Soft, sweet, and deliberately low on spice and oak, with baked bread and honey doing most of the work. Consistency is its real feature.
- 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 Maker's Mark if you want a reliably sweet, low-spice wheater that is easy to find and easy to drink 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, cocktails, highball (Maker's Mark); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).