Old Grand-Dad 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond
100 Proof
7 Years
High-Rye Bourbon
Jim Beam (Old Grand-Dad)
$40
Nose
Nutty sweetness with hints of citrus and signature peanut brittle notes.
Palate
High-rye character with nutty sweetness, citrus hints, peanut brittle notes, and a surprise touch of green banana.
Finish
Lingering with charm and character that defies its sub-$40 price point.
Overall Score
4 / 5
A high-rye, Jim Beam-distilled bottled-in-bond that delivers surprising charm and complexity for under $40, making it one of the year's best BiB bargains.
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Undrinkable
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Substandard
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Average
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Very good
5.0
Perfection