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Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof vs Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Old Grand-Dad Bonded sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof | Old Grand-Dad Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +30 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$75 – $200 | ~$24 – $30 ~$111 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof and Old Grand-Dad Bonded do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/8 spice: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
heat 9/6 heat: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
nuttiness 6/5 nuttiness: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
- 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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded).