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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Bulleit Bourbon
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Bulleit Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$55 – $60 vs. ~$25 – $32).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Bulleit Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$25 – $32 ~$29 less |
- 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
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Bulleit Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Bulleit Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon).