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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Put Old Grand-Dad 114 next to E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch |
|---|---|---|
| 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 ~$36 less | ~$45 – $90 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch do not publish an official mash bill.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. Small Batch
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/5 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch 6 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch: Bottled-in-bond from the same low-rye Buffalo Trace recipe, and the extra 10 proof over standard BT gives it noticeably more grip. Butterscotch and tobacco with a long, drying finish that outlasts most bottles near its shelf price.
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. Small Batch if you want the Buffalo Trace house profile with real structure and a bonded 100-proof backbone.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (E.H. Taylor Jr. Small Batch).