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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Comparing Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and Jack Daniel’s 12 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +8 proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 ~$38 less | ~$80 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
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 significantly lower price point.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).