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Old Grand-Dad Bonded vs Redemption Bourbon
Comparing Old Grand-Dad Bonded and Redemption Bourbon is a closer contest than it looks — both are high-rye bourbons, separated mainly by proof (100 vs. 84).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad Bonded | Redemption Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 21% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +16 proof | 84 proof (42% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$24 – $30 | ~$25 – $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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Redemption Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad Bonded Redemption Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/3 heat: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 3 out of 10
spice 8/7 spice: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 5/4 oak: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 4 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 5 out of 10
sweetness 5/5 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Redemption Bourbon 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.
- Redemption Bourbon: Straightforward sourced MGP at a modest proof, and about as clear a reference sample of the high-rye MGP profile as you can buy. Thin neat, but a reliable and inexpensive cocktail base.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Old Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money with more proof behind it.
- Go with Redemption Bourbon if you want an inexpensive, unambiguous example of the MGP high-rye style for mixing.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded); old-fashioned, cocktails, highball (Redemption Bourbon).