1970s Old Grand - Dad 43% 5cl

Let’s delve into a nostalgic sip of the past with a review of 1970s Old Grand-Dad, a bourbon that has weathered the decades. 

Brand: Old Grand-Dad
Type: American Bourbon
ABV: 43%

Origins: The Old Grand-Dad brand traces its roots back to 1840, founded by Raymond B. Hayden and named after his grandfather, Basil Hayden, Sr. Jim Beam has been the steward of this whiskey since 1987.

Bottle: The reviewed bottle is a mini with a tax stamp, a relic from the past when such stamps adorned the labels until their discontinuation in 1977.

Nose: The aroma is  rye spice and plenty of wood. 

Taste: Brace yourself for something different. Imagine a curious blend of honey and lacquer— Mid-palate, it takes a sour turn, adding a hint of dilute lemon juice to the mix.

Finish: The finale is a sour departure, with tannic wood tones lingering. 

Remember, whiskey, like memories, ages differently.