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Old Grand-Dad Bonded vs Old Grand-Dad 114
On paper Old Grand-Dad Bonded and Old Grand-Dad 114 are near neighbours — both high-rye bourbons — so proof (100 vs. 114) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad Bonded | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$24 – $30 | ~$28 – $35 |
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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 Bonded
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad Bonded Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/8 heat: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
spice 8/9 spice: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/5 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- 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 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.
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 Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).