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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Comparing Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Old Grand-Dad 114 reveals a matchup between a blender-built, spice-driven bottling and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 68% corn, 28% rye, 4% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 91.2 proof (45.6% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +23 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$28 – $35 ~$19 less |
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/8 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 2 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
spice 7/9 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year: The older version of Bulleit's high-rye bourbon. Ten years add a lot of oak and leather to the usual rye spice, and the finish turns dry and woody.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year if you want an oak-forward, ten-year high-rye bourbon at a gentle proof.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bulleit Bourbon 10 Year); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).