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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Comparing Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Old Grand-Dad 114 reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | 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 | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$28 – $35 ~$26 less |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 does 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
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/9 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
heat 4/8 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky: Old Forester given a second barrel, which loads it with dessert notes: toffee, buttercream and milk chocolate over heavy char. Sweet and rich for 93 proof.
- 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 1910 Old Fine Whisky if you want a double-barreled, dessert-sweet bourbon with heavy char at a modest proof.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).