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Bulleit Bourbon vs Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Bulleit Bourbon and Old Grand-Dad Bonded are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is proof (90 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bulleit Bourbon | Old Grand-Dad Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$25 – $32 | ~$24 – $30 |
- 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
Bulleit Bourbon
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Old Grand-Dad Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Bulleit Bourbon Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/6 heat: Bulleit Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Bulleit Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
spice 7/8 spice: Bulleit Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/5 sweetness: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Bulleit Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Bulleit Bourbon: The bottle that put high-rye bourbon in every cocktail bar in the country. Peppery and dry with the familiar MGP dill note, and it earns its place behind the bar more than in a glass on its own.
- 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 Bulleit Bourbon if you want a dry, peppery, high-rye bourbon built for cocktails and available absolutely everywhere.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Bulleit Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded).