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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Comparing Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and W.L. Weller Full Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $60 ~$28 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof 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
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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/7 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 lower price point.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).