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Old Forester Statesman vs Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
On paper Old Forester Statesman and Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (95 vs. 91.2) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester Statesman | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +4 proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 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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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester Statesman Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10, Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
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.
- Go with Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman); neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year).