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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Old Grand-Dad 114 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $38 | ~$28 – $35 |
- 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
Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/9 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
- 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 Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).