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 %.