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Stagg vs Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Put Stagg next to Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +37 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 | ~$55 – $60 ~$38 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Stagg does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Stagg Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 10/4 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with significantly more proof behind it.
- 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 (Stagg); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky).