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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Elijah Craig Barrel Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Elijah Craig Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 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) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +31 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 ~$28 less | ~$70 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
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 lower price point.
- Go with Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof).