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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Old Grand-Dad 114 and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| 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) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$74 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel do not publish an official mash bill.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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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/5 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).