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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Put Jack Daniel’s 14 Year next to Old Grand-Dad 114 and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 14 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +12 proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $250 | ~$28 – $35 ~$169 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/9 spice: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
heat 9/8 heat: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
- 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 Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with more proof behind it.
- 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, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).