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Old Forester Statesman vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Comparing Old Forester Statesman and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$50 – $55 vs. ~$55 – $60).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester Statesman | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +2 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 ~$5 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- 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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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester Statesman Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
fruit 7/5 fruit: Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
heat 4/4 heat: Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 proof.
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 Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).