Raw materials
corn
rye
malted barley
Brand
Old Grand-Dad
Explore the spirits, production style and story of Old Grand-Dad.
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
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.
Old Grand-Dad
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