Old Grand-Dad 16 Year
100 proof
16 years (minimum)
Bourbon
Beam Suntory
$200
63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley
Nose
Perfumey and aromatic with big French vanilla, minty leather, Corsican mint character, floral notes, and subtle green apple; impressive and complex aromas.
Palate
Drunken green apple with spearmint, walnut bitterness, and nuttiness; somewhat dry and tannic with the rye clearly shining through despite being a lower percentage.
Finish
Dry with lingering spearmint and walnut notes; relatively short finish without significant sweetness.
Overall Score
3.8 / 5
A unique, rye-forward 16-year bourbon with a spectacular nose that exceeds the palate experience, delivering unusual and memorable flavors but at a premium price point.
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Perfection
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