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Penelope Rio vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Comparing Penelope Rio and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Penelope Rio | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Four-Grain Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 74% corn, 7% rye, 16% wheat, 3% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 98 proof (49% ABV) +5 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$55 – $60 ~$33 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Penelope Rio
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Flavor Profile
Penelope Rio Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 4/8 oak: Penelope Rio 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
sweetness 9/8 sweetness: Penelope Rio 9 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Penelope Rio 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Penelope Rio 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Penelope Rio 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Penelope Rio 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Penelope Rio: Penelope's four-grain blend finished in honey barrels and then amburana wood. It tastes like a cinnamon roll: honey, gingerbread and sweet baking spice.
- 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 Penelope Rio if you want a honey-and-amburana-finished bourbon that tastes like a cinnamon roll.
- Go with Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Penelope Rio); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).