Old Forester 1910 vs 1920 and 1897. Whiskey Row!

Episode 463. Thanks to a generous Christmas gift from my wife, I can compare these three fine releases. Each are good, but 1910 captures my heart today! What would be your favorite? #oldforester #bourbon #whiskyneighbour

[@Watchman999]

My palate has really been enjoying the Whiskey Row series lately. I have now had 1897, 1910, 1920 and quite recently got a store pick from Craft Cellars. Normally 1897 doesn't appeal to me but I'm really pleased with it. In a blind with Maker's Mark OF1910 wins all the way through.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Interesting to hear the store pick of 1897 was much better. I'm not the biggest fan of the regular either, but ... love good store picks! Cheers!

[@Watchman999]

@@WhiskyNeighbour I may have been ambiguous. I don’t know if the Store Pick is an 1897 base. I doubt it. I don’t actually know what the Store Pick is but it is really high ABV and I am excited to open it soon.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@Watchman999Awesome!

[@royboy2124]

The 1910 and 1920 are definitely the standouts of that series. I lean towards 1910 because it just tastes more well-rounded, but 1920 is perfect for most Bourbon drinkers in the States because people love the higher proofs. There's also a popular thing here where they mix the 1910 and 1920 together, call it a 1915. I've never done it but it's supposed to taste amazing. Cheers!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Maybe I will try the mix. I certinaly enjoy both. Cheers!

[@richtemple4085]

Dude...that sounds like an amazing idea 😎👍

[@lopicc13]

my favorite is the one which i happen to be drinking- all excellent.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Perfect! Cheers!

[@greggulden]

Thanks for this. I really appreciate your reviews. I'm working through OF today and this same lineup. You nailed all three reviews. I probably prefer the 1910, really dark and savory, such a great value. Having said that, between the three, it just depends on mood.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I agree, mood or maybe company plays a big role in desciding what to pour!

[@prometheusred6919]

Hello there hope you’re doing well. I just discovered Old Forester 100 proof and 1910 recently and I have to say I love them both. Have not tried 1920 yet but it’s on the list. Great video again as usual, thank you!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Glad you have them, and also enjoy. Thanks for the encouragement, cheers!

[@davevogelsang6791]

I also got the 3 pack for Christmas. I drank all of the 375 ml bottles and loved them. I ended up getting 750 ml bottles of 1910 and 1920. I liked the 1897, but not worth paying double for it compared to the OF 100. My favorite is the 1910, but keep hearing of people mixing the 1910 and 1920, calling the blend 1915.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

If it was easy to get the 1910,I would try the blend. Saldy thos is still hard to come by here!

[@davevogelsang6791]

@@WhiskyNeighbour I have been lucky, as the 1910 is always on the shelves by me (Northern Illinois). My store has it for $46.

[@nigelcummings123]

Fantastic review! Thank you for sharing your experience here with the community!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Most welcome. Do you have a favorite?

[@nigelcummings123]

@@WhiskyNeighbour I've only had the opportunity to try and own Old Forester 1920. Absolutely love it! Fellow Canadian - haven't been able to get my hands on 1897 or 1910 yet.

[@Stanley-tk9ki]

Did anyone else have a hard time enjoying the 1910 for the first time trying it? I was kinda disappointed at first but started to enjoy it over time.

[@Radioactive_Slime]

Yes. I picked a bottle of 1910 up on whim when visiting Buffalo and brought it back to enjoy here in Ontario. I had heard good things about 1920 but nothing about 1910. Price drove the decision. The first few times drinking it I was underwhelmed and felt it reminded of a Canadian rye. About a quarter of the way through the bottle it came into its own and got better and better. It went from being “meh,” not really recommended to “great” highly recommended get one if you have the chance. Cheers.

[@jasonwest9425]

Great review. I see Wine & Beyond now stocks the 1910 so picked one up to compare with the 1920. I need to spend more time with it, it is definitely going for something different but a good first impression.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I hope it evolves for you as it did for me. This has become a favourite.

[@chrisb48907]

i knew you were going to say that !! now i gotta try and get a pack ! cheers !

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I know .... I have hinted at this for so long. I do need to do them blind though.

[@lencarter1460]

Great review! I am hands-down, 100%, a hard-core fan of Old Forrester 1910. There are so many outstanding bourbons that are available in these times, but the Old Forrester 1910 (IMHO) is the cognac bourbons.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

High praise and, I would agree this is a great release!

[@danahead7806]

I just did a tasting along with this video. It's amazing how the nose changed going back to them. I have been a fan of the 1920 as well. It's hard to pick a winner right now. 3 awesome pours

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Agreed. Three great Bourbons!

[@carlh4350]

1910 and 1920 are my favorites. One day I'll mix an ounce of each to create a 1915. I'm sure it would be fantastic.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

i need to try that too. So many people have said it is a great blend!

[@pigeonfreak75]

Great review! I have found that old forester has similar notes as bookers. I do love both! :) I need to try the 1910

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

If you have not had the 1910, I strongly recommend it. Such good, dark and burnt Oak!

[@garylethbridge6220]

Great review! 1920 is the only one I have tried and it's my favorite Whiskey.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

1920 is fantastic and should always be on the shelf!

[@murduk88]

You have me intrigued. I love both the 1897 and the 1920 but haven't tried the 1910 yet. No time like the present, eh? Thanks for the comparison. Cheers!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I highly recommend it. Another channel I watch regularily just bumped the 1910 above the 1920 in a blind and I can understand why!

[@Rohit_M]

Great review of OF pack Jon. I've had the regular OF 86 proofer and had long wished for a 1920. I saw last bottle of 1920 tucked away at LCBO recently and grabbed it. Based on your review, I am definitely excited to give it a try. By the way, I have that exact same barrel stave paddle and it's just perfect to savor your drams.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Awesome you have a 1920 to dig into! Cheers to good taste on the Stave as well!

[@n.m.wwelton6993]

I just these past few days wanted to try some different Froester Bourbons, and you put out this vid. Definitely gonna pick up a 1920.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Highly recommend 1920. That said, this is a great tasting pack and if wine and beyond still has them, not a bad price for 1.125 l of good Bourbon

[@n.m.wwelton6993]

@Whisky Neighbor nice I may stop into one nearby, see if they have any.

[@rickramer14]

Great to see you reviewing these side by side! I have tended to lean 1910 in the past though more recently found it leans increasingly sweet as the bottle opens up, and I’ll be curious if you find the same. I do think 1910 offers a bit more complexity but they’re both greats bourbons and I think I reach more often for 1920 these days just given the desserty-ness of the 1910, which of course has its time and place. Agreed with the chocolate/espresso/leather notes on the ‘10! Cheers Jon, excellent review as always.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Interesting to hear this moves into more dessert notes. Right now, it is excellent and not yet too sweet. Cheers!

[@leroyboy5228]

I love Old Forester too, 1920 and 1910 are favorites! I'm sipping 1920 as I'm watching vid. Wow I thought you must be a giant then I realized the bottles are 375ml, lol.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Lol! That would have been cool if they were full size! Thanks for watching, cheers!

[@rbmelk7083]

Hi Jon! Great video and great review! I alway enjoy the whiskey row series from Old Forester. I eventually want to do an experiment where I blend one bottle of 1920 with two bottles of 1910 to make a 100 proof bourbon we could call “1915.” I love both whiskeys and am curious if blending them would have a synergistic effect to make an even better whiskey or an antagonistic effect that could ruin the whole experience. Perhaps one day I will finally try this experiment:) Love your videos! All the best, Brian

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Great idea. I love each, but together might be even better! Thanks for the encouragement, and sharing your experience. Cheers

[@ZerohSyks]

I recommend you try the 1910 and a regular ole bottle of Eagle Rare. In my opinion I detect notes of brown sugar and green tea. On both, they're very similar.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

OK, I happen to have both around here so I'll try that comparison.

[@ZerohSyks]

@@WhiskyNeighbour your awesome 😎. I think you will find subtle differences, but there more similar then they are different.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@ZerohSyksWell I've never done that before, but they are similar. I find a little more nut/oak on the 1910

[@andyforrest5285]

I haven’t had these but I want to try 1910!

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I hope you can. I really enjoy it!

[@robstubbs5499]

My preference is 1920 did side by side with rare breed and was surprised I overwhelmingly liked 1920.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Cool to know. 1920 is an excellent dram for sure, but ... i pic up a lot of Rare Breed throughout the year!

[@recoveringknowitall1534]

I've had all three

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

What is your favourite?

[@recoveringknowitall1534]

@@WhiskyNeighbour the 1910 with the 1920 just a smidge behind

[@onewomanswhisky]

A wonderful line up for your Saturday night! 1920 would be my first pick. $75 here, when available. Scooped a Monkey Shoulder this week (before it disappears), along with a 10 y/o single malt called "271" from Magnotta Winery in Ontario. They put out a 3 y/o as well. I have a soft spot for Glen Breton 10 Rare as it was the first North American single malt produced. Now there's a plethora of others. Curious to give this new kid on the block a try, see how it compares. Their wines are certainly good! Have yourself a marvelous evening Jon! Marian 🇨🇦

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I have yet to see a Magnotta. Hope it is good!

[@ericdolby1622]

$75? Damn. $49 in SW Florida

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@ericdolby1622 Well, that is 75cnd so 55usd. Still more, but a little closer!

[@ericdolby1622]

@@WhiskyNeighbour that makes much more sense. Thank you. awesome content..

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@ericdolby1622 Thanks!

[@andrewbutler7681]

I have the 1870, 1897, 1910 and 1920 (as well as Statesman and UK Bartenders' Single Barrel 001) and it is really difficult ranking them. I did note for the 1897 "Nicely medium; a solid OGD equivalent", so - even though it (or the 1920) would probably come last most days - I wouldn't say I'm sorry I bought any of them... I haven't managed to get the 100 proof over here yet and I can't remember what the 86 was like.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Awesome you have the whole line up!

[@richardagnew4959]

Jon, I've had the 86, the 1897 and the 1920. Defo the 1920, but will look out for the 1910 when down in the US next month. Ever had the 100? I hear some good things about that one. I really enjoy these side-by-side tastings within one brand. Very helpful. :)

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Glad these side-by-side tastings are fun. I have not had the 100, so I cannot comment on it. These are all good, but the 1910 stood out today!

[@vinceandtheresa1243]

Great review as always, thank you. Love the 1920. Unfortunately, here in Ontario, we don't get as many as you do. BTW, where did you get that stave tasting stave? Looks great. Thanks again.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

We usually do not get the 1910, but it came out in this tasting pack at Christmas. The tasting stave was ordered just on Amazon. I know, not that great, and "big business", but it is fun and was a reasonable cost. Cheers!

[@vinceandtheresa1243]

@@WhiskyNeighbour If I ever see the 1910 on its own or in a pack, I will definitely pick it up. Stave looks great! I might just have to get one myself :).

[@allenbt11]

Curious if you found any difference in the 1920 w/ the old bottles, v. the new one. Some reviews have insisted the new Whiskey Row expressions are significantly different than the older bottlings. For myself, I wish I could say I was smart enough to have held on to a bottle of the old stock, to do a side by side with. Also curious if you have tried the OF Single Barrel, Barrel Strength. Its roughly $30 more in my market, but I think well worth it, despite the minor profile shifts of a SB. Cheers.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

I have not kept an old 1920 around. For me, it is still a great bourbon. I have had a few different single Barrel store picks here. Always good, but also costly.

[@chargerguy74]

Just hit play. My order is 1920, 1897, 1910 in preference. Curious to see how yours plays out.

[@chargerguy74]

Interesting, Jon. I think I need to blind them too. I just find I don’t overly like double oaked/toasted. Woodford, Elijah Craig, or 1910 just haven’t been my jam. But the Michters toasted sour mash sure is. At the moment, I wouldn’t replace either the 1897 or 1910 once they’re gone.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

@@chargerguy74 Great insight. I need to shoot this blind. Also, compare the Woodford Double Oak (Which everyone loves, but I am only OK with) I would not replace the 1897, but I am really enjoying the 1910. Even poured a little more while editing.

[@chargerguy74]

@@WhiskyNeighbour you definitely make me want to revisit it blind. I will in early feb, currently on a week off.

[@scottindestin4292]

1910. More flavor and easier to drink.

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Glad you enjoy it! Cheers!

[@buzzbrutusexcelsior2236]

1910 has a better taste when it's allowed to "air" a bit

[@WhiskyNeighbour]

Thanks for the advice!