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Old Grand-Dad

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Old Grand-Dad is a historic American bourbon brand known for its high-rye profile, bold character and expressions ranging from 80 proof to high-strength releases like the 114. Today it is part of the portfolio managed by James B. Beam Distilling Co. (Suntory/Beam).
bourbon high-rye bourbon Kentucky whiskey whiskey American whiskey
Producer range

Producer range Old Grand-Dad

Spirit categories

bourbon high-rye bourbon Kentucky whiskey whiskey American whiskey

Representative products

Old Grand-Dad Bourbon (80 proof) Old Grand-Dad 114 (high-proof) Old Grand-Dad Bottled-In-Bond (100 proof) Old Grand-Dad 16 Year (limited edition, 100 proof) Old Grand-Dad 7 Year Bottled-In-Bond

Raw materials

corn rye malted barley

Casks and ageing vessels

new charred American oak barrels
Distillation and production

Distillation and production

Production method

Produced at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. facilities (Clermont, KY and associated plants). Uses the sour-mash process typical of U.S. bourbon, with a double distillation phase (column/low wine followed by a doubler for a second distillation) and aging in new charred American oak barrels.

Distillation

Sour-mash; first distillation in a column (low wine) followed by a second distillation in a doubler (similar to a pot still), according to the documented process for Jim Beam facilities.

Ageing

Aging in new charred American oak barrels according to the legal standards for bourbon; some expressions comply with the 'bottled-in-bond' regulations with the minimum required aging.

Producer history Old Grand-Dad

The brand takes its name from Meredith Basil Hayden Sr.; the Hayden family has been associated with whiskey production in Kentucky since the 19th century. Old Grand-Dad was commercially bottled historically from the late 19th century (1882 is cited as the year of the first bottle) and, after various ownerships, the brand was acquired by James B. Beam Distilling Co. in 1987. In recent years the brand has been relaunched with bonded expressions, higher-proof releases and limited editions.

Production philosophy

Maintain the high-rye bourbon tradition, favoring spicy and assertive flavors; offer bottles with strong personality at accessible prices, alongside premium expressions and limited releases that reflect the brand's historical heritage.

Territory

Kentucky (USA); produced at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. plant, Clermont (Kentucky) and related facilities.

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