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Old Forester 100 Proof vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Old Forester 100 Proof and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$26 – $32 vs. ~$55 – $60).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 100 Proof | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$26 – $32 ~$29 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 100 Proof
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/8 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
- 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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
- 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, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).