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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Penelope Toasted Series
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Penelope Toasted Series are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is proof (93 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Penelope Toasted Series |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 ~$5 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- 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 Toasted Series
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Penelope Toasted Series
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Penelope Toasted Series 3 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.
- Penelope Toasted Series: Finished in a second, freshly toasted barrel, which pushes it toward toffee, roasted coffee and darker oak. The toast level changes from batch to batch.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Penelope Toasted Series if you want a toasty, coffee-and-toffee bourbon from a second-barrel finish with slightly more proof behind it and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Toasted Series).