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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Put Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style next to Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| 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) +15 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$30 less | ~$85 – $100 |
- Joseph Magnus Straight 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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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 5/8 fruit: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
heat 7/5 heat: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced 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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).