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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs 1792 Small Batch
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and 1792 Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$55 – $60 vs. ~$26 – $34).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | 1792 Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 93.7 proof (46.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$26 – $34 ~$28 less |
- 1792 Small Batch 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 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
1792 Small Batch
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 1792 Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 7 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, 1792 Small Batch 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- 1792 Small Batch: Barton's flagship and one of the most under-discussed bottles at its price. A high-rye character with cocoa and orange peel, and considerably more going on than the shelf position suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof.
- Go with 1792 Small Batch if you want an overlooked, spice-forward Kentucky bourbon that punches above its price.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (1792 Small Batch).