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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Four Roses Small Batch
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Four Roses Small Batch are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$55 – $60 vs. ~$32 – $38).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Four Roses Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +3 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$32 – $38 ~$23 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 Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Four Roses Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 6 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Four Roses Small Batch 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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 Small Batch: Four Roses' yeast strains push this toward fruit and florals rather than wood. Red berry and cinnamon over a light body, with the rye showing up as brightness instead of bite.
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 Small Batch if you want a fruit-and-floral profile that stands apart from the usual caramel-and-oak template at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, rocks, cocktails (Four Roses Small Batch).