Compare
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and W.L. Weller Full Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated 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) | 114 proof (57% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 ~$23 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
W.L. Weller Full Proof
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 lower price point.
- Go with W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).