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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style vs Barrell Foundation Bourbon
On paper Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and Barrell Foundation Bourbon are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (115 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style | Barrell Foundation Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 73% corn, 23% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 5 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$50 – $60 ~$8 less |
- Barrell Foundation Bourbon 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 Foundation Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Barrell Foundation Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10, Barrell Foundation Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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 Foundation Bourbon: Barrell's everyday bottle: a multi-state blend proofed down to 100 instead of bottled at cask strength. Creamy cake and vanilla up front, then a dry, rye-driven peppery finish.
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.
- Go with Barrell Foundation Bourbon if you want an approachable, 100-proof Barrell blend that still shows off multi-state blending at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Barrell Foundation Bourbon).