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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Russell’s Reserve 15 Year
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Russell’s Reserve 15 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Russell’s Reserve 15 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 15 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 117.2 proof (58.6% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $60 ~$268 less | ~$250 – $400 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Russell’s Reserve 15 Year
One of my favorites.
Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Russell’s Reserve 15 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 7 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 6 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 9 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 15 Year 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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 15 Year: The oldest regular Russell's Reserve, at barrel proof. Fifteen years in Camp Nelson rickhouses push it toward old oak, leather and dried fruit over the usual Turkey 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 Russell’s Reserve 15 Year if you want a very old, oak-heavy Wild Turkey for slow sipping with 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 (Russell’s Reserve 15 Year).