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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Comparing Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and Old Grand-Dad 114 reveals a matchup between a sourced, even-keeled blend and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish | 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 | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +23 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$90 – $130 | ~$28 – $35 ~$79 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/9 spice: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
heat 4/8 heat: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/5 nuttiness: Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
- 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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
- 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 (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).