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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Put Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky next to Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a contemporary, high-wheat craft build.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) +13 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$50 – $55 ~$5 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
fruit 5/8 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
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 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).