Old Grand Dad 100 Proof Bonded

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

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

This is a 100 proof bottled in bond whisky of unknown age. It sells for around $20 and is an excellent value. I sampled this over a few nights as a first pour. Like most bourbons, it is a beautiful copper orange color. The nose has a lot going on with varied notes of orange, wood, cinammon, corn bread, and at times a musty, earthy, barnyardy...

Score 80/100

Old Grand Dad 100 Proof Bonded

I've done the 114, so this seemed like a logical pick today after work browsing the bourbon selection. Fresh bottle, dram has been sitting about 20 min :nose:: Light and airy nose for bourbon. Definitely rye bread. It says "high rye mashbill," if anyone knows the specific numbers I would be interested. I suppose I could google... anyway....

Score 82/100