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Old Forester 1870 Original Batch vs Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch and Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 104 proof (52% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$55 less | ~$100 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
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Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/6 heat: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
spice 4/6 spice: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
fruit 6/7 fruit: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/7 sweetness: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Old Forester 1870 Original Batch: The first bottle in Old Forester's Whiskey Row Series, recreating the founder's habit of blending barrels from three warehouses. It is the lightest of the series, caramel sweet and easy.
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running underneath.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Old Forester 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch); neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity).