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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Put Old Grand-Dad 114 next to Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$61 less | ~$85 – $100 |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.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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Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/5 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 4/8 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 8 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon 5 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.
- Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon: Finished in Oloroso sherry, Pedro Ximenez sherry and Cognac casks. The casks layer dried fruit, orange and dark chocolate over the bourbon and leave a long, clove-spiced finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
- Go with Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon if you want a sherry-and-Cognac-finished bourbon full of dried fruit and dark chocolate.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat (Joseph Magnus Straight Bourbon).