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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Put Old Grand-Dad 114 next to Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 13 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$219 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/6 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
heat 8/8 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
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 Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).