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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof vs Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Put Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof next to Old Grand-Dad Bonded and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof | Old Grand-Dad Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 13 years +9 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) +24 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$200 – $300 | ~$24 – $30 ~$223 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and Old Grand-Dad Bonded do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Old Grand-Dad Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof Old Grand-Dad Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
oak 8/5 oak: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
spice 6/8 spice: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 4 out of 10
heat 8/6 heat: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad Bonded 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad Bonded if you want a bonded, high-rye workhorse at mixer money without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad Bonded).