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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Stagg
Put Old Grand-Dad 114 next to Stagg and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Stagg |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) | 130 proof (65% ABV) +16 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$64 less | ~$70 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Stagg do not publish an official mash bill.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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Stagg
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Stagg
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/9 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Stagg 9 out of 10
spice 9/7 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
heat 8/10 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Stagg 10 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Stagg 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Stagg 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Stagg 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.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat (Stagg).