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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Comparing Old Grand-Dad 114 and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a blender-built, even-keeled bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +23 proof | 91.4 proof (45.7% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$79 less | ~$90 – $130 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish do not publish an official mash bill.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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Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/4 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
heat 8/4 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 8 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish 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.
- Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish: The standard Michter's bourbon given a second toasted barrel, which adds sweetness and wood to an already polished pour. Genuinely good, though the price has drifted well past what the liquid alone justifies.
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 Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish if you want the smoothest, most polished toasted-barrel pour here and price is not the deciding factor with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat (Michter’s US*1 Toasted Barrel Finish).