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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Rowan's Creek
Comparing Old Grand-Dad 114 and Rowan's Creek reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Rowan's Creek |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +14 proof | 100.1 proof (50.0% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$14 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Rowan's Creek do not publish an official mash bill.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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Rowan's Creek
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Rowan's Creek
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/5 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 2 out of 10
spice 9/7 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 7 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Rowan's Creek 4 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.
- Rowan's Creek: A small-batch Willett bottling that tastes rye-forward and herbal. Honey and caramel sit under mint, hay and warm spice, with a peppermint lift on the finish.
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 Rowan's Creek if you want an herbal, minty, rye-forward Willett bottling.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Rowan's Creek).