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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Old Grand-Dad 114 and New Riff Bottled-in-Bond is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (114 vs. 100).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | New Riff Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 65% corn, 30% rye, 5% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$10 less | ~$38 – $45 |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 does 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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New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/4 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
heat 8/6 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
spice 9/9 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, New Riff Bottled-in-Bond 9 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- New Riff Bottled-in-Bond: At 30% rye this is about as spice-forward as bourbon gets before becoming rye whiskey. Peppery and herbal with mint and dill, non-chill-filtered for texture, and noticeably dry rather than sweet.
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 New Riff Bottled-in-Bond if you want aggressive rye spice and a dry, herbal profile from a modern craft distillery with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (New Riff Bottled-in-Bond).