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Old Forester 1870 Original Batch vs Zackariah Harris
Put Old Forester 1870 Original Batch next to Zackariah Harris and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1870 Original Batch | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +10 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$13 – $22 ~$33 less |
- Zackariah Harris 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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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1870 Original Batch Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 6/2 fruit: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Old Forester 1870 Original Batch 2 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, highball (Old Forester 1870 Original Batch); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).