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Old Grand-Dad Bonded vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Old Grand-Dad Bonded and W.L. Weller Full Proof sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, wheat-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad Bonded | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$24 – $30 ~$58 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Old Grand-Dad Bonded and W.L. Weller Full Proof do not publish an official mash bill.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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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad Bonded W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 8/3 spice: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).