Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style vs WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style
Old Forester
★ 5.00
£160
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
WhistlePig
★ 5.00
£124
| Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style | WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Old Forester | WhistlePig |
| Region | — | — |
| Country | America | America |
| Type | Bourbon | Rye |
| ABV | 57.5% | 43% |
| Age | NAS | 12 yr |
| Price | £160 | £124 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | 5.00/5 |
Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Quick verdict
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is better value at £124 vs £160.
For beginners: WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).
Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style
Pros
- +Intense, complex peat smoke character
Cons
- −Challenging for beginners — intense and polarising
- −High ABV (57.5%) — may need water
- −More expensive (£160 vs £124)
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World
Pros
- +Approachable and beginner-friendly sweetness
- +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
- +Better value for money
- +More affordable (£124 vs £160)
Cons
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Old?
Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style is for peat enthusiasts and experienced whisky lovers who appreciate bold, smoky, medicinal character. If you enjoy Ardbeg or Laphroaig, this is your dram. Not recommended for beginners.
Who should buy WhistlePig?
WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Old Forester 1920 - Prohibition Style
Only WhistlePig 12 Year Old - Old World