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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Willett Pot Still Reserve
Comparing Old Grand-Dad 114 and Willett Pot Still Reserve reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a modern, even-keeled craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Willett Pot Still Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) +20 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$21 less | ~$45 – $60 |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Willett Pot Still Reserve do not publish an official mash bill.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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Willett Pot Still Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Willett Pot Still Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/5 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 5 out of 10
heat 8/4 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 out of 10
sweetness 6/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/4 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Willett Pot Still Reserve 6 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.
- Willett Pot Still Reserve: Famous first for the pot-still-shaped decanter and second for the whiskey, which is a fair ordering. Pleasant, sweet and fruit-leaning, with a good deal of the price attached to the glass.
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 Willett Pot Still Reserve if you want a distinctive bottle on the shelf and an easy, fruit-forward pour inside it.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); neat, rocks (Willett Pot Still Reserve).