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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Put Old Grand-Dad 114 next to Russell’s Reserve 10 Year and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 10 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +24 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$14 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- 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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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 8/4 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
spice 9/6 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
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 Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year).