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Old Forester 100 Proof vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Comparing Old Forester 100 Proof and Old Grand-Dad 114 is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (100 vs. 114).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 100 Proof | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 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 | ~$26 – $32 | ~$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
Old Forester 100 Proof
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/9 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
heat 5/8 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
- 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 Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).