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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs W.L. Weller 12 Year
Put Old Grand-Dad 114 next to W.L. Weller 12 Year and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | W.L. Weller 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +24 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$94 less | ~$70 – $180 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and W.L. Weller 12 Year do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 W.L. Weller 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/2 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10
heat 8/3 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 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.
- W.L. Weller 12 Year: Twelve years on a wheated mash at a modest 90 proof, which is the combination that made this bottle famous. Deep caramel and baked fruit with polished rather than aggressive oak — the closest widely-discussed analogue to the Pappy profile.
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 W.L. Weller 12 Year if you want age and elegance on a wheated mash, and you are willing to chase it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat (W.L. Weller 12 Year).