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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Comparing Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$90 – $130 | ~$55 – $70 ~$48 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 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
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
- 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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor 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 (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).