Old Grand-Dad – 114 (75cl, 57%)

Old Grand-Dad 114 is a Kentucky straight bourbon bottled at 114 proof, which is 57% ABV, in a 75cl bottle. It is matured in charred oak barrels for an undisclosed time and carries no age statement. The mash bill has a higher proportion of rye than many bourbons, which adds spiciness alongside caramel and vanilla from the charred oak. The brand's history is traced back to 1796. The nose opens with baking spices, notably cinnamon and clove, then dark fruit such as raisin, with subtle oak and char appearing later.