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W.L. Weller Full Proof vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Put W.L. Weller Full Proof next to Old Grand-Dad 114 and you have a classic, high-wheat stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | W.L. Weller Full Proof | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 114 proof (57% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $120 | ~$28 – $35 ~$54 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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
W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
W.L. Weller Full Proof Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 3/9 spice: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
heat 7/8 heat: W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).