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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Penelope Four Grain
Put Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky next to Penelope Four Grain and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Penelope Four Grain |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +13 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$30 – $40 ~$23 less |
- Penelope Four Grain 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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Penelope Four Grain
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Penelope Four Grain
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/3 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 6 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 3 out of 10
heat 4/2 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 2 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Penelope Four Grain 5 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.
- Penelope Four Grain: A light, low-proof blend of corn, wheat, rye and barley. Honey, almond and orchard fruit keep it sweet and easy, though it reads young and thin when sipped neat.
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 Penelope Four Grain if you want an easy, light, honeyed bourbon that mixes well at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); highball, cocktails (Penelope Four Grain).