Old Grand-Dad Bourbon, first bottled in 1882, is inspired by Basil Hayden Sr.'s original recipe, which includes a higher percentage of rye. It's produced by Beam in Kentucky.
It’s a fine whiskey. There’s no doubt that the rye is doing it’s job, with that peppery spice coming through loud and clear and lasting well into the aftertaste. Other than that, though, there’s not a whole lot going on here… but that’s okay sometimes.
The mid-palate is full of apple and cherry skins and while the finish lasts about the as long as it takes to blink an eye, it is pleasant while it lasts.
At 80 proof and for less than a Jackson, the historic Old Grand-Dad brand is a value-seeker’s dream offering quality bourbon at a very low price point.
