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Stellum Bourbon vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Comparing Stellum Bourbon and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$13 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- Stellum Bourbon 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
Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
spice 7/7 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
heat 7/7 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
nuttiness 3/3 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
- 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a lower price point and 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).