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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Put Old Grand-Dad 114 next to Elijah Craig Barrel Proof and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Elijah Craig 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 | 12 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$54 less | ~$70 – $100 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 does 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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Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
spice 9/7 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 7 out of 10
heat 8/9 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof: The uncut, unfiltered version of the same 12-year Heaven Hill juice, and the intensity is the whole point. Thick fudge and char with cinnamon heat, a genuinely long finish, and enough proof that water meaningfully changes the glass.
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 Elijah Craig Barrel Proof if you want maximum intensity and oak depth, and you want to control the dilution yourself with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat (Elijah Craig Barrel Proof).