Compare
Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Comparing Old Grand-Dad 114 and Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% wheat, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +27 proof | 87 proof (43.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$11 less | ~$40 – $45 |
- 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
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Didn't care for this one.
Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/2 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 2 out of 10
heat 8/3 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 6/4 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon 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.
- Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon: A farm-to-bottle wheater from northern Illinois. Soft red winter wheat keeps it gentle and bready, with caramel and vanilla up front and very little bite at 87 proof.
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 Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon if you want a soft, easygoing wheated bourbon made start to finish on one Midwest farm.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); rocks, highball, cocktails (Whiskey Acres Straight Bourbon).