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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style vs Old Forester Statesman
Comparing Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and Old Forester Statesman reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +20 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$50 – $55 ~$10 less |
- 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 Old Forester Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 7/4 heat: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
oak 7/5 oak: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
fruit 5/7 fruit: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Old Forester Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 Old Forester Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight at a slightly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).