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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Comparing Old Grand-Dad 114 and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Kentucky Owl Batch 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) | 115.8 proof (57.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$319 less | ~$300 – $400 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Kentucky Owl Batch 12 do not publish an official mash bill.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.
Kentucky Owl Batch 12
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Kentucky Owl Batch 12
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/7 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 3 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Kentucky Owl Batch 12 4 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.
- Kentucky Owl Batch 12: A high-end blend of young and older sourced Kentucky bourbons. Leather, smoky oak and caramel, with a peppery, spice-forward palate.
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 Kentucky Owl Batch 12 if you want a spicy, leathery, high-end blended bourbon with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat (Kentucky Owl Batch 12).