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Rowan's Creek vs Old Forester Statesman
Rowan's Creek and Old Forester Statesman sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Rowan's Creek | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) +5 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 ~$8 less | ~$50 – $55 |
- Rowan's Creek 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
Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
Rowan's Creek Old Forester Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
oak 4/5 oak: Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Old Forester Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).