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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Put Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) next to Old Grand-Dad 114 and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +4 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $100 | ~$28 – $35 ~$59 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/9 spice: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
- 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 Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).