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Smooth Ambler Old Scout vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Comparing Smooth Ambler Old Scout and Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$40 – $50 vs. ~$55 – $60).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Smooth Ambler Old Scout | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 5 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 99 proof (49.5% ABV) +6 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $50 ~$13 less | ~$55 – $60 |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Smooth Ambler Old Scout
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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Flavor Profile
Smooth Ambler Old Scout Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Smooth Ambler Old Scout 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Smooth Ambler Old Scout: Sourced MGP bourbon selected and bottled in West Virginia, and one of the more honest sourced brands about exactly what it is. The characteristic MGP dill-and-pepper signature, cleanly presented.
- 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 Smooth Ambler Old Scout if you want the classic MGP high-rye profile from a bottler that has always been upfront about sourcing at a 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, old-fashioned, cocktails (Smooth Ambler Old Scout); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).