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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Wild Turkey 81
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Wild Turkey 81 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Wild Turkey 81 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 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) +12 proof | 81 proof (40.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$20 – $25 ~$35 less |
- Wild Turkey 81 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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Wild Turkey 81
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Wild Turkey 81
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/4 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 6 out of 10
fruit 5/3 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 3 out of 10
heat 4/2 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Wild Turkey 81 2 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.
- Wild Turkey 81: The same mash bill and No. 4 char as Wild Turkey 101, cut to 81 proof. Honey and toffee come through clearly, but the body and spice are much lighter.
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 Wild Turkey 81 if you want a lighter Wild Turkey built for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); highball, cocktails (Wild Turkey 81).