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Stellum Bourbon vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Put Stellum Bourbon next to Old Grand-Dad 114 and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$28 – $35 ~$19 less |
- Stellum Bourbon and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Stellum Bourbon
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/9 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Old Grand-Dad 114: The best proof-per-dollar in American whiskey and it is not especially close. The 27% rye mash at 114 proof is loud, peppery and completely unsubtle, which is exactly why it makes such a good old-fashioned.
Which One Should You Choose?
- 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.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).