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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and Old Grand-Dad Bonded sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Old Grand-Dad Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years +2 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) +6 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$24 – $30 ~$26 less |
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded does 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
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Flavor Profile
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Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/8 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10
fruit 8/4 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/5 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded).