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Old Grand-Dad Bonded vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Put Old Grand-Dad Bonded next to Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad Bonded | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 13 years +9 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$24 – $30 ~$223 less | ~$200 – $300 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad Bonded Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
oak 5/8 oak: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 8/6 spice: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
heat 6/8 heat: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own 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 Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak with an older age statement and with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).