"There are two that got me into bourbon and rye that I always recommend and I think are still great examples that can do anything you want: drink great neat, with the addition of ice or water, or in a cocktail,"
"Those are Old Grand-Dad Bonded Bourbon (for some added oomph you could upgrade to Old Grand-Dad 114), and Rittenhouse Rye (for some added oomph you could upgrade to Pikesville rye)."
"These whiskeys are classics for a reason and provide some of the best value in whiskey while offering a drinking experience that is just as good as bottles that cost twice as much."
Old Grand-Dad Bonded (or Old Grand-Dad 114) and Rittenhouse Rye (or Pikesville rye) serve as strong, versatile entry-level whiskeys that work neat, with ice or water, or in cocktails. Bourbon requires at least 51% corn, producing characteristic sweetness, while rye requires at least 51% rye, imparting spicy black pepper notes. Old Grand-Dad dates back to the 1800s and its bonded designation reflects bottled-in-bond quality-control roots in U.S. history. Both expressions deliver notable value and a drinking experience comparable to many pricier bottles, making them reliable choices for beginners or gift buyers.
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