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Old Grand-Dad Bonded vs Old Forester 100 Proof
On paper Old Grand-Dad Bonded and Old Forester 100 Proof are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so personal preference more than spec is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad Bonded | Old Forester 100 Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$24 – $30 | ~$26 – $32 |
- 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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Old Forester 100 Proof
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad Bonded Old Forester 100 Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/7 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10
spice 8/6 spice: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10, Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Old Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money.
- Go with Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof).