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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and New Riff Bottled-in-Bond are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$55 – $60 vs. ~$38 – $45).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| 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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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/4 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
spice 5/9 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
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 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).