Jim Beam Releases Old Grand-Dad 114 Single Barrel Bourbon
Jim Beam has introduced its latest offering, Old Grand-Dad 114 Single Barrel, a robust bourbon that boasts an aging period of seven years and a strength of 114 proof. This release is part of a broader initiative to enhance their 'Olds' whiskey line, which includes previous updates to Old Overholt and Old Grand-Dad Bonded. Originating in the late 19th century, the brand is linked to distiller Basil Hayden Sr. Its distinctive mashbill features 63% corn, 27% rye, and 10% malted barley, offering tasting notes of oak, vanilla pudding, and ripe fruits. Critics have rated it highly, making it a worthwhile purchase.
Key facts
- Old Grand-Dad 114 Single Barrel is a seven-year-old bourbon bottled at 114 proof.
- The release is part of Jim Beam's renewed attention to its 'Olds' whiskey portfolio.
- The brand's name dates to the late 1800s, from distiller Basil Hayden Sr.'s nickname.
- The recipe uses Beam's high-rye mashbill: 63% corn, 27% rye, 10% malted barley.
- Flavor notes include oak, honey-roasted peanuts, vanilla pudding, burnt caramel, ripe plum, and blackberries.
- Beam Suntory (Suntory Global Spirits) controls the brand after acquisitions from National Distillers Group and Fortune Brands.
- The whiskey is rated 90-94 on Robb Report's scale, meaning 'great'.
- The release follows upgrades to Old Overholt and Jim Beam Black Extra Aged.
Entities
Institutions
- Jim Beam
- Beam Suntory
- Suntory Global Spirits
- National Distillers Group
- Fortune Brands
- Robb Report
- Old Grand-Dad
- Old Overholt
- Old Crow
- Old Taylor
- Sazerac
- Basil Hayden
- Booker's
- Knob Creek
- James B. Beam Distilling Co.
- Beam Inc.