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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style vs Zackariah Harris
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and Zackariah Harris sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a blender-built, classically built bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +35 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$13 – $22 ~$45 less |
- Zackariah Harris 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 Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/3 spice: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 7/3 oak: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 7/3 heat: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
fruit 5/2 fruit: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
nuttiness 3/2 nuttiness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm 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.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).