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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Old Grand-Dad 114 and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 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 | Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 7% rye, 6% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$21 less | ~$50 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Very good. Flavorful without being too powerful.
Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/5 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/6 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash 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.
- Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash: Nine-year Heaven Hill in two flavors at once: the classic rye recipe brings structure and nutty oak, while a third of wheated bourbon rounds off the edges. It drinks fuller and softer than the standard bonded bottle.
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 Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash if you want a well-aged bonded bourbon that blends Heaven Hill's rye and wheat recipes into one balanced pour.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Heaven Hill Bottled-in-Bond Double Mash).