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Old Forester Statesman vs Baker’s 7 Year
Old Forester Statesman and Baker’s 7 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is proof (95 vs. 107).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester Statesman | Baker’s 7 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 ~$10 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Baker’s 7 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester Statesman
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Baker’s 7 Year
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester Statesman Baker’s 7 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 2/7 nuttiness: Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman); neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year).