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Yellowstone Select vs Old Grand-Dad 114
Put Yellowstone Select next to Old Grand-Dad 114 and you have a sourced, corn-forward blend set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Yellowstone Select | Old Grand-Dad 114 |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +21 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$40 – $50 | ~$28 – $35 ~$14 less |
- Yellowstone Select and Old Grand-Dad 114 do not publish an official mash bill.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
Yellowstone Select
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Old Grand-Dad 114
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Flavor Profile
Yellowstone Select Old Grand-Dad 114
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/9 spice: Yellowstone Select 4 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 9 out of 10
heat 3/8 heat: Yellowstone Select 3 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 8 out of 10
nuttiness 2/5 nuttiness: Yellowstone Select 2 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 5 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Yellowstone Select 5 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Yellowstone Select 6 out of 10, Old Grand-Dad 114 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Yellowstone Select: A revived historic brand from Limestone Branch. Light and creamy, with toasted oak, vanilla and peach and a short, peppery finish. Part of the proceeds support Yellowstone National Park.
- 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 Yellowstone Select if you want a light, creamy everyday sipper with a historic name.
- Go with Old Grand-Dad 114 if you want maximum rye spice and proof for under thirty dollars.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Yellowstone Select); neat, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Grand-Dad 114).