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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Comparing Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (110 vs. 115).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
spice 8/7 spice: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).