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Old Forester 100 Proof vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Old Forester 100 Proof and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$26 – $32 vs. ~$55 – $70).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 100 Proof | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$26 – $32 ~$34 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- 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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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/7 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
spice 6/7 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 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 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 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).