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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Put Old Grand-Dad 114 next to Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +4 proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$59 less | ~$80 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) do not publish an official mash bill.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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Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/7 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 4 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series): Barrell blends sourced barrels from multiple states and bottles at cask strength, and the batches differ enormously. At their best they show a tropical fruit note that almost nothing else in bourbon delivers.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars without hunting for it.
- Go with Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series) if you want an adventurous, cask-strength blend and you accept that each batch is its own animal with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat (Barrell Bourbon (Batch Series)).