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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Put Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon next to Old Grand-Dad 114 and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$85 – $100 | ~$28 – $35 ~$61 less |
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/9 spice: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
fruit 8/4 fruit: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
- 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 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).