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Old Forester 1870 Original Batch vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$55 – $60).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch | 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 | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 ~$8 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- 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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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- 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 1870 Original Batch if you want the gentlest, most easygoing pour in the Whiskey Row Series at a slightly lower price point.
- 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, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).