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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Comparing Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Russell’s Reserve 10 Year is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$55 – $60 vs. ~$40 – $50).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) +3 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$40 – $50 ~$13 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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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
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 Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year).