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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is proof (93 vs. 110).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $60 ~$5 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| 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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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
heat 4/7 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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 Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
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 Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel).