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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Put Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky next to Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 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 Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$16 – $22 ~$39 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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 Bottled-in-Bond: Arguably the best value in all of bourbon: a bonded 100-proof Kentucky whiskey for under twenty dollars. Straightforward vanilla and caramel with just enough oak, and nothing at all to apologise for.
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 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, honest, full-proof Kentucky bourbon for the price of a cocktail.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Evan Williams Bottled-in-Bond).