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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Comparing Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $60 ~$48 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 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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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).