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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 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) | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 ~$13 less | ~$60 – $80 |
| 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 Toasted Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- 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 Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer 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 lower price point.
- Go with Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel).