Old Grand Dad 80 proof Grandson

[squire]

Has anyone tried the 80 proof version now out?

[Brisko]

I've had no occasion to, but now that you've piqued my curiosity I may give it a go.

[squire]

I was reading the OGD and 80 proof threads when it hit me there hasn't been much mention about this one.

[mosugoji64]

I don't think there was much interest in giving it a whirl, especially with the BIB and 114 still readily available.

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[JPBoston]

I only had one bottle of the 86 proof, a couple years ago... I was very new to bourbon and found it dryer and with more ethynol in the finish than the similarly priced EWB. Still enjoyed it though, just didn't revisit it as I was still searching out all the "new" stuff.... then it dropped to 80 proof and I lost all interest.

BUT... I believe I can get 50ml bottles of it here... if so, I'll pick up a couple and report back. Only problem is, it has been so long since I had the 86 proofer, a direct comparison would be near impossible.

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[JPBoston]

Double post.......

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Edited January 8, 2014 by JPBoston

[suntour]

I actually considered buying this today because I love the brand and have actually been enjoying lighter pours lately. What convinced me to not was the recent side-by-side I did with BIB and 114 watered to equal strengths. The 114 was so much better, even watered to 100 proof.

Now, which version is this I wondered? The 114 watered to 80 or the BIB? Bought a $19.99 bottle of JBB instead.

[suntour]

I've never actually had Basil Hayden, but it would be kind of interesting to do a side-by-side, particularly with the NAS version.

There's a place near me with some of the 8 year bottles, I've thought about buying them just to vat with the 114 to see if I could coax out something interesting and familial and maybe not readily apparent in either until combined.

[weller_tex]

I've never actually had Basil Hayden, but it would be kind of interesting to do a side-by-side, particularly with the NAS version.

There's a place near me with some of the 8 year bottles, I've thought about buying them just to vat with the 114 to see if I could coax out something interesting and familial and maybe not readily apparent in either until combined.

Basil Hayden's is a fav when I go out to eat. To me the 114 watered to 80 proof tastes very similar to it..I will have to ask the bartender next time I'd theirs is NAS or not..likely is.

[ethangsmith]

I've tasted the 86 and 80 side by side. Not much difference really. The OGD 80 is probably my favorite 80 proof bourbon. It's actually pretty decent if you're looking for a lower proof pour.

[393foureyedfox]

Ive never had the 80 either, but if someone told me I had to pick an 80 proofer, I think id pick that first, as I imagine the profile of OGD may make up for some of the low proof shortcomings. but, I have no plans to verify that either.......

[Flyfish]

I've never actually had Basil Hayden, but it would be kind of interesting to do a side-by-side, particularly with the NAS version.

There's a place near me with some of the 8 year bottles, I've thought about buying them just to vat with the 114 to see if I could coax out something interesting and familial and maybe not readily apparent in either until combined.

[rndenks]

I did a SBS of BH, OGD BIB, and OGD 114 for two friends just to demonstrate what can be done with the same juice. They preferred the BH because its lower proof was less demanding and "smoother." Their loss. I did not replace the bottle of BH because I don't feel the price is justified when OGD 114 is clearly superior in my book.

[smokinjoe]

...see how I brought that back on topic with this thread.

That made me giggle. Thanks. It's good to know you're maintaining a sense of humor despite your recent run of wretched weather in Northern Ahiya!

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