Old Grand-Dad 114
Bourbon
Old Grand-Dad // Kentucky, USA
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Cost
The "Old Grand-Dad" this Kentucky straight bourbon is named for is none other than Basil Hayden. Created by Basil's grandson, Colonel R.B. Hayden, this bourbon utilizes a high-rye mash bill. Sold in a variety of proofs, this is the 114 proof. Old Grand-Dad is part of "The Olds" in the Jim Beam portfolio which includes Old Overholt ryes.
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ageNAS
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abv57.0
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BourbonProduced anywhere in USA; Mash bill of at least 51% corn; aged in new, charred oak barrels.
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Cask Typenew, charred American oak
Tasting Notes
"The aroma is full of leather, a hint of tobacco and Charleston Chew Vanilla candy bars. The palate has a nice viscous mouthfeel with some alcohol burn (to be expected at this proof), candy corn, tobacco and rye grain. The finish is long, spicy and oaky."
Reviewed by
Rob Morton