Old Forester Statesman vs 1920: What’s the Difference?

Updated April 2026.

These are two Old Forester Kentucky straight bourbons at different proofs. 1920 Prohibition Style is commonly 115 proof (57.5% ABV). Statesman is commonly 95 proof (47.5%). Official product paths were not used as live ABV tiles. A 1.5-ounce pour is 1.44 vs 1.19 if those numbers hold. Not a 2022 winner.

Related: 1920 vs 1910, Old Forester line, easy-to-find bourbon.

Proof, not a title

1920 Statesman
Typical US proof 115 / 57.5% 95 / 47.5%
1.5 oz drinks 1.44 if 57.5% 1.19 if 47.5%
Class Kentucky straight bourbon Kentucky straight bourbon

A 750 mL 57.5% bottle is about 24 drinks. Four 1920 pours are about 5.8 drinks. Pour math: whiskey drinks.

Sources

  • US label consensus 115 vs 95. oldforester.com 1920 path 404.
  • TTB 27 CFR 5.143. NIAAA December 2025. No mash %.

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