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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Old Grand-Dad 114 and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a new-wave, wheat-forward craft style.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 6 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +8 proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$21 less | ~$50 – $55 |
- 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 Grand-Dad 114
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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/3 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
fruit 4/8 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).