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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Maker’s Mark 46
Comparing Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Maker’s Mark 46 reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Maker’s Mark 46 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$38 – $45 ~$16 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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Maker’s Mark 46
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Maker’s Mark 46
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/4 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 8 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Maker’s Mark 46 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Maker’s Mark 46: Finished with seared French oak staves inside the barrel, which adds the spice and wood that the standard bottling deliberately lacks. The most useful upgrade in the Maker's range.
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 Maker’s Mark 46 if you want the softness of Maker's Mark with real oak and spice layered over it at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Maker’s Mark 46).