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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Comparing Old Grand-Dad 114 and Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$28 – $35 vs. ~$55 – $70).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +4 proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$31 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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 Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/8 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10
spice 9/8 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
heat 8/7 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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 Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
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 Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel).