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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 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 1920 Prohibition Style | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +5 proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$28 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass at a lower price point.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).