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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Old Forester 86 Proof
Comparing Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Old Forester 86 Proof is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$55 – $60 vs. ~$20 – $26).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Old Forester 86 Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +7 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$20 – $26 ~$35 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 Old Forester 86 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 6 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 3 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Old Forester 86 Proof 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.
- Old Forester 86 Proof: The entry bottling and the cheapest way to meet the Old Forester banana-and-caramel signature. Thin at 86 proof, but it costs very little and mixes well.
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 Old Forester 86 Proof if you want the Old Forester house character at the lowest possible price.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); cocktails, highball, rocks (Old Forester 86 Proof).