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Old Forester 100 Proof vs Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Put Old Forester 100 Proof next to Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 100 Proof | Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 64% corn, 24% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$26 – $32 ~$24 less | ~$45 – $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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Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/3 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line 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.
- Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond: A sweet-mash, bonded wheated bourbon from a distillery founded by two fermentation scientists, and the technical care shows in how clean it tastes. One of the strongest craft arguments on the shelf.
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 Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, sweet-mash wheater from a modern distillery doing genuinely careful work with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); neat, rocks (Wilderness Trail Bottled-in-Bond).