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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and Old Grand-Dad 114 sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $62 | ~$28 – $35 ~$25 less |
- Old Grand-Dad 114 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
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Woodford Reserve Double Oaked Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/9 spice: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
heat 4/8 heat: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/5 nuttiness: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- 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 Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).