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Zackariah Harris vs Old Forester Statesman
Zackariah Harris and Old Forester Statesman 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 Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$35 less | ~$50 – $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 Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 2/7 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
oak 3/5 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
heat 3/4 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/2 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Fruit character is what sets these apart.
- 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 Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).