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Old Grand-Dad Bonded vs Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
On paper Old Grand-Dad Bonded and Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so price (~$24 – $30 vs. ~$55 – $70) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad Bonded | Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$24 – $30 ~$36 less | ~$55 – $70 |
- 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 1920 Prohibition Style
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad Bonded Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 8 out of 10
oak 5/7 oak: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 3 out of 10
spice 8/7 spice: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 5 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10, Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style 7 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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 1920 Prohibition Style: Dense and syrupy for its age, with molasses and dark chocolate carrying a serious 115-proof punch. The high rye reads as baking spice rather than sharpness, and the body is unusually thick.
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 1920 Prohibition Style if you want a rich, high-proof, dessert-leaning bourbon with real weight in the glass.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded); neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style).