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Old Grand-Dad 114 vs Yellowstone Select
Put Old Grand-Dad 114 next to Yellowstone Select and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a blender-built, corn-forward bottling.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad 114 | Yellowstone Select |
|---|---|---|
| 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) +21 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$14 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 and Yellowstone Select do not publish an official mash bill.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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Yellowstone Select
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad 114 Yellowstone Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 9/4 spice: Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10
heat 8/3 heat: Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/2 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10, Yellowstone Select 6 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.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114); rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select).