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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Penelope Rio
Comparing Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Penelope Rio reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Penelope Rio |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Four-Grain Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 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) | 98 proof (49% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 ~$33 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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 Penelope Rio
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Penelope Rio 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/9 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Penelope Rio 9 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Penelope Rio 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Penelope Rio 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Penelope Rio 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.
- Penelope Rio: Penelope's four-grain blend finished in honey barrels and then amburana wood. It tastes like a cinnamon roll: honey, gingerbread and sweet baking spice.
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 Penelope Rio if you want a honey-and-amburana-finished bourbon that tastes like a cinnamon roll.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Rio).