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Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Put Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year next to Old Grand-Dad 114 and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 | ~$28 – $35 ~$9 less |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 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
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/9 spice: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year: Seven years, bonded, and priced sensibly — the specification sheet reads like something from twenty years ago. Balanced and oak-leaning without ever getting heavy.
- 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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year if you want a bonded, age-stated Kentucky bourbon that gets the fundamentals right for under forty dollars.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond 7 Year); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).