Named after Basil Hayden Sr., a high rye bourbon pioneer, Old Grand-Dad is more than just whiskey; it’s legacy in a bottle. First created in the late 1800s by a grandson honoring his family’s fiery spirit, this bourbon doesn’t just sip smooth, it hits with conviction. It’s the whiskey that built back bars, favored by bartenders and bourbon purists alike.

Old Grand-Dad Kentucky Straight Bourbon
Brand: Old Grand-Dad | Category: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey | ABV: 43% | Origin: Kentucky, USA | Vol: 75cl

Tasting Profile:
Nose: Spicy and classic. Think cinnamon bark, orange zest, caramel corn, and just a hint of peanut shell and dusty oak.
Palate: Bold and high-rye driven. Cracked pepper, brown sugar, toffee, and nutmeg roll across the tongue with a distinct Kentucky heat and a pleasantly dry edge.
Finish: Snappy and warm. Rye spice lingers with hints of burnt sugar and toasted oak, short, sharp, and satisfying.

Production Details:
Old Grand-Dad is made with a high rye mashbill, significantly more than most bourbons, which gives it that peppery bite and bold structure. Aged in new charred American oak barrels and bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV), it retains the soul of classic bourbon: no-frills, no sugarcoating, just full-flavored character.

Perfect For:
Neat on a cold night, over a big cube, or powering a proper Old Fashioned. It’s the kind of bourbon that stands up in cocktails without getting lost and shines on its own when you want something with some fire in the belly.

Expert Notes:
Often called the “bartender’s bourbon,” Old Grand Dad is praised for delivering punchy flavor at a value price. Its high rye backbone gives it edge, making it a go to for seasoned whiskey drinkers who like their bourbon with a kick.

Customer Reviews:
"Spicy, solid, and way more interesting than you’d expect at this price."
"This is my utility bourbon, cocktails, sipping, even cooking. It does it all."
"Tastes like the bourbon your grandfather actually drank, because it is."

Interesting Fact:
Old Grand Dad’s recipe is the precursor to Basil Hayden’s Bourbon, which was named after the same figure but reimagined for modern palates. Old Grand Dad is the more robust, old-school version and many purists prefer it.

Serving Suggestions:
Best enjoyed neat for a pure rye-driven hit, or over a single cube to round the heat. It also makes a phenomenal Old Fashioned or Boulevardier, its spice cuts through with clarity and class.

Distillery Background:
Distilled at the Jim Beam facility in Clermont, Kentucky, Old Grand-Dad is a proud relic of pre-Prohibition bourbon tradition. Still using a mashbill inspired by Basil Hayden Sr., it’s a bottle that honors its roots with every pour, big on character, short on pretense, and always ready to be poured straight.