Old Grand Dad Bottled 1980s

Old Grand Dad 114

Old Grandad 114 Word on the street was that good ol' JB was considering discontinuing this popular and affordable high proof bourbon. Thankfully that didn't come to fruition. I picked this bottle up in Nashville for $24.99 + tax. Bottle is 3/4 full and been opened about 2 weeks. Drinking neat first then adding a cap full of distilled water and...

Score 82/100

Old Grand Dad (43%) 1970s

Old Grand-Dad is an old brand of bourbon, begun in 1840 by Raymond B. Hayden and named after his grandfather Basil Hayden, Sr. Jim Beam has been making the whiskey since 1987. The reviewed bottle is a mini with a tax stamp which was disconinued in 1977. This is quite a treat for me to look for differences in the Pre-Beam vs Post-Beam OGD Nose:...

Score 62/100

Old Grand Dad 100 Proof Bonded

Like the last bourbon I just reviewed, Old Grand-Dad is made at Jim Beam and is branded as one of "The Olds" with Old Overholt. I believe this recipe has more rye content than standard Jim Beam. Thanks to @Nozinan for the sample. The colour is a medium copper. Quite fruity on the nose with pineapple and papaya. There is some toasted oak...

Score 81/100

Old Grand Dad 100 Proof Bonded

Ever since enjoying OGD 114 and hearing about OGD 100 Bonded bourbon, I have wanted to try it. On a recent shopping trip in Calgary I happened to notice it on the shelf of a store that is part of a U.S. chain and at a price of $32 plus 5% tax I decided it was worth a try. Thanks to @Nosebleed for sharing his bottle with me in his home. This is...

Score 88/100