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Old Grand-Dad 7 year old Bottled in Bond (Spring 2018 Vintage; 2025 Release), 50%,

Price: 40 Issue: Winter 2025 Reviewer: Julia Higgins Category: Bourbon/Tennessee Whiskey

While the flagship Old Grand-Dad carries no age statement, the brand’s latest whiskey is a 7 year old, which will be an annual release moving forward. Orange peel, cherry, cinnamon-raisin toast, red berries, and strawberry-rhubarb jam waft from the glass. On the palate, chocolate and cinnamon spice take the lead, supported by pickled ginger and a jammy fruit sweetness. Blueberry maple syrup, rooibos tea, chocolate-covered strawberries, and hefty spice dominate the finish.