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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Redemption Bourbon
Old Grand-Dad 114 and Redemption Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus a sourced, rye-forward blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +30 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 | ~$25 – $32 |
- 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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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/3 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 9/7 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
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 Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).