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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Comparing Old Grand-Dad 114 and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) | 130.3 proof (65.2% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$106 less | ~$75 – $200 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
A top 5 bottle.
Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/5 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 5 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
heat 8/9 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
nuttiness 5/6 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof 4 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.
- Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof: E.H. Taylor straight from the barrel. Very hot and nutty, with toasted pecan, dark sugar and heavy oak; the proof changes with each batch.
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 Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof if you want a hot, nutty, barrel-proof Buffalo Trace bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat (Colonel E.H. Taylor Barrel Proof).