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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Blanton’s Single Barrel
Comparing Old Grand-Dad 114 and Blanton’s Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Blanton’s Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +21 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$84 less | ~$80 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Blanton’s Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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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Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Blanton’s Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/4 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10
spice 9/6 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
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 Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel).