Basil Hayden Sr. – known as Old Grand-Dad to the generations that followed – made bourbon the way he wanted. He went against the traditional grain of the time and chose to distill his bourbon with a higher percentage of rye. This way of crafting bourbon was likely something he handed down to his son. And in turn, his grandson. That was Colonel R.B. Hayden who would justly name his bourbon after his Old Grand-Dad.

The recipe today remains inspired by Basils original with complex flavors and an unmistakable spiciness. First bottled in 1882, very little has changed about it. And thats the only way wed have it.

This is a full-proof version of this classic rye-tinged bourbon. Old Grand-Dad 114 Proof is bottled at barrel-strength, delivering the full flavor of bourbon whiskey with notes of spicy characteristic of higher percentage of rye in the bourbon mash.

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Sweet and spicy, with notes of tobacco leaves and old wood with barrel char.

Taste: Spicy, nutty, notes of oak, leather, and some bitterness.

Finish: Long, lingering finish, with peanut butter and caramelized sugar.

“Full Bodied, nicely proofed, budget priced, this is a must-have bottle on your shelf.” – Eric Hasman, Breaking Bourbon

“This bottle is an airtime bottle for sure. Over time, air affects it very positively and it opens up to a sweet, peanut brittle bomb…” – Whiskey Raiders (88 Points)