Compare
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 120 proof (60% ABV) +27 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$45 – $55 ~$8 less |
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve does not publish an official mash bill.
- 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/8 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/7 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 6 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 7 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 3 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve: The same nine-year Knob Creek juice bottled from a single barrel at 120 proof, and the extra strength suits it. Everything the standard bottling does, turned up — with the barrel-to-barrel variation that comes with the format.
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 Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve if you want the Beam profile at serious proof for well under what most barrel-strength bourbons cost.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, old-fashioned (Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve).