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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Maker's Mark
Put Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky next to Maker's Mark and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Maker's Mark |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +3 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$25 – $32 ~$29 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Maker's Mark
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Maker's Mark 4 out of 10
spice 5/2 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Maker's Mark 2 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Maker's Mark 4 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Maker's Mark 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Maker's Mark 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Maker's Mark 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.
- Maker's Mark: The bottle that made wheated bourbon mainstream. Soft, sweet, and deliberately low on spice and oak, with baked bread and honey doing most of the work. Consistency is its real feature.
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 if you want a reliably sweet, low-spice wheater that is easy to find and easy to drink at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, rocks, cocktails, highball (Maker's Mark).