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Old Forester Statesman vs Zackariah Harris
Old Forester Statesman 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 Statesman | 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 | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +15 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$13 – $22 ~$35 less |
- Zackariah Harris 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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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester Statesman Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/2 fruit: Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
oak 5/3 oak: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
heat 4/3 heat: Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 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.
- 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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight with more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).