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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Put Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky next to Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a sourced, corn-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $60 ~$53 less | ~$90 – $130 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 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
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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/4 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).