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Old Grand-Dad Bonded vs Stellum Bourbon
Put Old Grand-Dad Bonded next to Stellum Bourbon and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad Bonded | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$24 – $30 ~$23 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded and Stellum Bourbon do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Old Grand-Dad Bonded
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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad Bonded Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 8/7 spice: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Nutty, grain-driven character is the divider.
- 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Old Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money.
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).