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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Henry McKenna 10 Year Single 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 | Henry McKenna 10 Year Single 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 | 10 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$40 – $70 |
| 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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Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel 8 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.
- Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel: A ten-year bonded single barrel, which is a specification almost nothing else on the shelf matches. Dry and oak-forward with real age showing, though barrel variation means bottles differ more than most.
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 without hunting for it.
- Go with Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel if you want a bonded, ten-year single barrel with genuine age at a sane price with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, rocks (Henry McKenna 10 Year Single Barrel).