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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Put Old Grand-Dad 114 next to Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +10 proof | 104 proof (52% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$74 less | ~$100 – $110 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/6 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
fruit 4/7 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 2 out of 10
heat 8/6 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 7 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity 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.
- Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity: Jefferson's sent barrels to the Singapore jungle for a year and a half, and the humidity shows. It is creamy and fruit-heavy, with tobacco, leather and baking spice running underneath.
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 Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity if you want an unusual, tropical-aged bourbon with creamy fruit and tobacco.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat (Jefferson's Tropics Aged in Humidity).