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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Redemption Bourbon
Comparing Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Redemption Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$55 – $60 vs. ~$25 – $32).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +9 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$25 – $32 ~$29 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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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).