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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style vs Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Put Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style next to Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style | Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +21 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 ~$8 less | ~$60 – $80 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel: Finished in a second toasted (not charred) barrel, which produces an unmistakable toasted-marshmallow note. Sweet and heavily wooded, and one of the more distinctive finishes any major producer makes.
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 slightly lower price point.
- Go with Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel if you want a distinctive toasted-oak, marshmallow-sweet finish you will not find in a standard bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style); neat, rocks (Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel).