Old Grand Dad 114 Proof BourbonBourbon is a great category for value sippers, and even in that packed category, Old Grand Dad 114 stands out. There are lots of easygoing, sweet bourbons for this price, but this packs in both the richness and the high rye cinnamon clove spice out the wazoo. It's kind of a holdover from the times when high proof bourbon was seldom sought out and simply gathered dust on the shelf or went home with drinkers who just wanted to get loaded. The secret is

The nose presents sweet corn

Their taste is strong and concentrated

damp maple leaves after a summer rain

Demand skyrocketed immediately

Inspired by the culinary heritage of the Catalan Mediterranean region

Old Weller Antique is bottled at 107 proof

The finish features sweet corn and peanut brittle with a bit of baking spice tingle

Initial whiffs of ripe yet tart aromas of red grapes

candy corn

Body is crisp

which releases essential oils for an especially vibrant gin

and sweet notes