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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Evan Williams Black Label
Put Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky next to Evan Williams Black Label and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Evan Williams Black Label |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +7 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$14 – $18 ~$42 less |
- 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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Evan Williams Black Label
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Evan Williams Black Label
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 3 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Black Label 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Evan Williams Black Label: The everyday black label, and a perfectly competent well bourbon. Softer and sweeter than the bonded version, with less to say but nothing objectionable.
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 Evan Williams Black Label if you want a dependable, inexpensive mixing bourbon and nothing more complicated than that at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); cocktails, highball, rocks (Evan Williams Black Label).