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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Four Roses Bourbon
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Four Roses Bourbon are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$55 – $60 vs. ~$22 – $28).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Four Roses Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 20% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +13 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$22 – $28 ~$33 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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Four Roses Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Four Roses Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/3 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 4/2 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 2 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Four Roses Bourbon 3 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.
- Four Roses Bourbon: The yellow label entry point, blending all ten Four Roses recipes at a gentle 80 proof. Light and fruity to a fault, but the house floral character is already recognisable and it mixes beautifully.
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 Four Roses Bourbon if you want the Four Roses fruit-and-floral signature at its lightest and cheapest.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); cocktails, highball, rocks (Four Roses Bourbon).