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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs David Nicholson Reserve
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and David Nicholson Reserve sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | David Nicholson Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$30 – $40 ~$23 less |
- David Nicholson Reserve 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
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David Nicholson Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky David Nicholson Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 3 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, David Nicholson Reserve 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.
- David Nicholson Reserve: The rye-recipe sibling to the 1843, with extra age. Toasty oak and rye spice give it more backbone, and the spice stays put through a long, warm finish.
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 David Nicholson Reserve if you want a toasty, spicy, 100-proof value bourbon that stands up in cocktails.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); old-fashioned, cocktails, rocks (David Nicholson Reserve).