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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Put Old Grand-Dad 114 next to Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 | ~$16 – $22 ~$13 less |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond do not publish an official mash bill.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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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/5 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 8/5 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond).