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Old Grand-Dad - 100 Proof Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey (750ml)
Price: $26.00
| Producer | Old Grand-Dad |
| Country | United States |
| Region | Kentucky |
| Style | Bourbon |
| Sku | 01520 |
| Size | 750ml |
| ABV | 99.00% |
The Old Grand-Dad brand was created by Raymond B. Hayden and named after his grandfather Meredith Basil Hayden, Sr. (Yep, keep reading.) The bourbon has been in production since the 1800’s, including during Prohibition when it was produced by a “pharmaceutical company”. Jim Beam also produces another brand that honors Old Grand-Dad, which is aptly named Basil Hayden’s after the man himself. Made from the same high rye mashbill, the standard Basil Hayden’s Bourbon is released at 80 proof and marketed as a premium bourbon in ultra-premium packaging. I find it’s often one new bourbon drinkers refer to as a favorite, but more seasoned bourbon drinkers complain about its price, low proof, and the fact that its best quality is the effective marketing strategy behind it. By comparison, Old Grand-Dad Bonded packs a lot more punch at 100 proof, giving it a leg up on its premium lackluster counterpart, and also helping it more successfully stand apart from the crowd.
