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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Comparing Old Grand-Dad 114 and Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, wheated Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 9 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$114 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 does 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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/2 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
heat 8/4 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- 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.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
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 Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).