What bourbon do you reach for from the bottom shelf?
One of the bourbon whiskeys we grab is Jim Beam Distillery Old Grand-Dad Bottled in Bond.
The Old Grand-Dad brand was created by Raymond B. Hayden and named after his grandfather Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr. The bourbon has been in production since the 1800’s, including during Prohibition when it was produced by American Medicinal Spirits Co., a pharmaceutical company. Today it is made by Beam Suntory.
We hope you enjoy Jim and Mike’s review.
Tasting Notes: Old Grand-Dad Bottled in Bond
Vital Stats: This is a true high rye mash bill that is 63% Corn, 27% Rye, 10% Malted Barley. A bottled in bond that is 4 years old, 100 proof, with a MSRP of $25.
Nose: Spice and worn leather. Cinnamon bears and heavy corn.
Palate: The cinnamon spice is very present almost like Big Red Chewing Gum with a Cinnabon Roll. Light oak, leather, and that antique nutty wood is present.
Finish: A medium pleasant experience. There is very little Kentucky hug with the spice staying on the back of the tongue.
Overall: At this price it’s a buy all day long for both us. This is something everyone should have in their shelf. A great bourbon to introduce new bourbon drinkers to.
Have always loved Old Grandad and the last few years adopted your Basil Hayden’s as a favorite as well. Hope to make a trip down this coming year to tour the distillery. Just wanted to express my appreciation for all the many years of distilling fine Whiskeys! Thanks! -Ron
Smooth, with a nice taste of cinnamon and rye. Excellent on the rocks. Always on my shelf…
Mine too!
Nice tasting notes, thank you very much! I think it’s a very good budget bourbon myself, nice and spicy and strong. I much prefer it to the Basil Hayden with the same mash bill but much more expensive and only 80 proof. The Basil Hayden may have the nicer packaging, but the Old Grand-Dad scores points in the glass!
Thanks for that, and for weighing in on the Old Grand-Dad. Always has my respect.