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Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style and Old Grand-Dad 114 are cut from similar cloth: two takes on high-rye bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$55 – $70 vs. ~$28 – $35).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style | 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 | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$55 – $70 | ~$28 – $35 ~$31 less |
- 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 1920 Prohibition Style
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
spice 7/9 spice: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
oak 7/6 oak: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
- 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 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
- 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 1920 Prohibition Style); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).