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Baker’s 7 Year vs Old Grand-Dad 114
On paper Baker’s 7 Year and Old Grand-Dad 114 are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$28 – $35) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Baker’s 7 Year | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$28 – $35 ~$31 less |
- Baker’s 7 Year and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Baker’s 7 Year
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Baker’s 7 Year Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/9 spice: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
heat 6/8 heat: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
nuttiness 7/5 nuttiness: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Baker’s 7 Year 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Baker’s 7 Year 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Baker’s 7 Year 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Baker’s 7 Year: The gentlest of the Beam small-batch collection despite its 107 proof, thanks to an unusually creamy texture. The peanut note is present but softened, sitting under vanilla and light fruit.
- Old Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Baker’s 7 Year if you want the Beam character in its smoothest, creamiest form at a real proof point.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Baker’s 7 Year); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).