Old Grand Dad Bourbon
High rye Kentucky bourbon, poured in Commack for decades.
The story behind Old Grand Dad
Old Grand Dad is Kentucky straight bourbon, and the name honors Basil Hayden, a Maryland born farmer and distiller who settled in Kentucky. His grandson put the family name on the bottle in the 1880s. The whiskey inside has always been the point: a high rye mash bill, higher than standard Jim Beam, aged in new charred oak as straight bourbon requires. That rye is why the spice shows up front instead of hiding behind the corn.
The brand now sits with Beam Suntory, made in Kentucky. We have poured it across this counter for over thirty years, and it still sells to people who read labels and people who do not. Same bottle, same argument for it.
Explore the Old Grand Dad range
Three expressions, one high rye backbone. Proof and bottling style do the separating, and each one earns its shelf space.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Grand Dad Bourbon 750mL | Kentucky Straight Bourbon | 80 proof | Corn sweetness, rye spice, light oak, easy sipping |
| Old Grand Dad Bourbon 100 750mL | Kentucky Straight Bourbon | 100 proof | More grain and heat, pepper, caramel, firm finish |
| Old Grand Dad Bonded Bourbon 750mL | Bottled in Bond Bourbon | 100 proof | One distillery, one season, four years minimum, dry spice |
| Old Grand Dad 114 | Kentucky Straight Bourbon | 114 proof | Barrel strength heat, rye forward, limited distribution |
| Old Grand Dad Bourbon | High Rye Bourbon | Varies by expression | Rye grain forward house style across the line |
Which Old Grand Dad is right for you?
Pricing here is plain. Old Grand Dad Bonded Bourbon 750mL runs $25.99, Old Grand Dad Bourbon 100 750mL is $28.99, and the standard Old Grand Dad Bourbon 750mL is $29.99. That is a narrow spread for three different whiskeys, so buy the proof that fits how you drink. Bonded suits cocktails and long pours, 100 suits neat drinkers who want bite, and the 80 proof suits a glass after dinner. Call ahead on stock before you drive over.
Bonded proof holds up in an Old Fashioned without getting lost under sugar and bitters.
One hundred proof gives rye spice and caramel enough backbone to drink straight.
Eighty proof stays gentle for guests who want a short, uncomplicated glass.