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Old Grand-Dad Bonded vs Larceny Barrel Proof
Put Old Grand-Dad Bonded next to Larceny Barrel Proof and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against an uncut, high-wheat heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad Bonded | Larceny Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 124 proof (62% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$24 – $30 ~$36 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded 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 Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad Bonded Larceny Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/3 spice: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/9 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
heat 6/9 heat: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 9 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Larceny Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded: A bonded 100-proof high-rye bourbon for the price of a mixer, and one of the great bargains on the shelf. Cleaner and less overwhelming than the 114 while keeping the peppery rye backbone.
- Larceny Barrel Proof: The wheated recipe at full barrel strength, and a genuinely dense pour. Thick caramel and baked fruit carry the heat well, and it takes water more gracefully than most bottles at this proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Old Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money without hunting for it.
- Go with Larceny Barrel Proof if you want wheated sweetness with barrel-proof concentration, without the Weller price or hunt with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded); neat (Larceny Barrel Proof).