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Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky vs Old Grand-Dad Bonded
On paper Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky and Old Grand-Dad Bonded are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$55 – $60 vs. ~$24 – $30) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky | Old Grand-Dad Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $60 | ~$24 – $30 ~$31 less |
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded 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 Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
spice 5/8 spice: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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 Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
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 Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whisky); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded).