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Old Forester Statesman vs Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Comparing Old Forester Statesman and Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester Statesman | Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 70% corn, 5% rye, 25% wheat |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +5 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$45 – $55 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester Statesman
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Old Forester Statesman Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/4 fruit: Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10, Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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.
- Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon: An organic, wheat-heavy bourbon from a Michigan craft distillery. It stays round and caramel sweet on the palate with a peppery edge, while the nose is quiet and still a little young.
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 Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon if you want an organic, Midwest craft wheater with a round, caramel-forward body.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman); rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Journeyman Featherbone Bourbon).