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Old Grand-Dad Bonded vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Old Grand-Dad Bonded and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Grand-Dad Bonded | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +10 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$24 – $30 ~$29 less | ~$50 – $62 |
- 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Old Grand-Dad Bonded Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/9 oak: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 8/5 spice: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
nuttiness 5/3 nuttiness: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Old Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).