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Zackariah Harris vs Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Zackariah Harris and Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a sourced, classically built blend versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +20 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$33 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Zackariah Harris does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/7 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
spice 3/6 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
fruit 2/5 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond: The bonded entry in the Whiskey Row series and a noticeable step up in density from the standard 100. More oak and more weight, though the price gap to the 100 proof is harder to justify than the flavour gap suggests.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, denser take on the Old Forester profile with more barrel behind it with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond).