Old Grand-Dad Bourbon
High Rye Bourbon · Beam Suntory · Clermont, KY
Old Grand-Dad Bourbon is a high rye bourbon from Beam Suntory in Clermont, KY. It is bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) with no age statement. Suggested retail is about $18.
Tasting notes
The entry-level expression — 63% corn / 27% rye / 10% malted barley mash bill, one of the highest rye contents of any mainstream bourbon. Light and approachable with grain, caramel, and rye spice. Outstanding value.
How it compares
- At $18, it is priced 64% below the median high rye bourbon in the catalog ($50).
- At 80 proof it runs 20 proof points lower than the typical high rye bourbon here (100 proof).
- It ranks #139 of 204 rated bottles overall, and #13 of 23 from Beam Suntory.