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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Eagle Rare 12 Year
Put Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky next to Eagle Rare 12 Year and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Eagle Rare 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +2 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $60 ~$8 less | ~$50 – $80 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year 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.
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Eagle Rare 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak 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 at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and oak.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year).