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Old Grand-Dad Bonded

Latest four-week snapshot through 2026-07-28 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.

1%share of voice · 1 of 72 recommendation answers
0%named first in recommendation answers
87%positive tone · 52 of 60 coded mentions

Bourbon · 1 wave · n=72 answers, pooled

By assistant

How often each assistant brings the brand up in recommendation answers.

assistantshare of voiceanswers
ChatGPT0%0 of 24
Claude4%1 of 24
Gemini0%0 of 24

Share of recommendations over time

Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.

waveshare of voiceanswerschange
2026-07-281%1 of 72

What they call it

Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.

In their words

60 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.

What they recommend

“Old Grand-Dad Bonded (~under $35) – secures the top spot for its incredible flavor-to-price ratio, delivering vibrant rye spice, citrus, caramel, and toasted grain notes, with a 100-proof structure that's versatile for sipping or mixing”
Claude · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“**Old Grand-Dad Bonded (~$24):** A high-rye mash bill that offers plenty of spicy character and proof for less than a Jackson bill.”
Gemini · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“A spicier Wild Turkey alternative with a higher rye content, perfect for Old Fashioneds, with notes of oak, cinnamon, rye spice, peanut, and black pepper.”
Claude · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“Old Grand Dad Bonded – A spicier Wild Turkey alternative with a higher rye content, perfect for Old Fashioneds, boasting notes of oak, cinnamon, rye spice, peanut, and black pepper.”
Claude · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“Another 100-proof, high-rye option in a similar price bracket. It's described as a spicier Wild Turkey alternative with a higher rye content, perfect for Old Fashioneds, boasting notes of oak, cinnamon, rye spice, peanut, and black pepper.”
Claude · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon

Where they hedge

“five-bottle blind test against Weller Special Reserve, Old Grand Dad Bonded, Benchmark Bonded, and Buffalo Trace — and Evan Williams Bottled in Bond took the top spot”
Claude · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“Another "if Buffalo Trace is overpriced" pick. It's 100 proof, Bottled-in-Bond, and more rye-forward/spicy, so choose it if you want more kick rather than the softer sweetness of Buffalo Trace.”
ChatGPT · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“Around **$30**, compare it with Old Grand-Dad Bonded, Wild Turkey 101, or Early Times Bottled in Bond.”
ChatGPT · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“Above about **$25–28**, I'd start comparing it closely with Wild Turkey 101, Old Grand-Dad Bonded, or Early Times Bottled in Bond, depending on local pricing.”
ChatGPT · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“Only buy it as an alternative if it's on a good sale, since current shelf examples are roughly **$21.66–$23.99 / 750 ml**. It's a high-rye bourbon, so it'll be noticeably spicier and drier than Evan Williams.”
ChatGPT · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon

What they warn about

“This one used to be a bargain but has crept up in price recently — the 100 proof Old Grand-Dad Bottled in Bond has also seen its price inflated, going for $24 per 750 ml — so it's no longer really "cheaper" than Evan Williams BiB”
Claude · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon
“I would *not* call Old Grand-Dad Bonded or Wild Turkey 101 cheaper alternatives—both are excellent, but they commonly cost as much as or more than Evan Williams BiB.”
ChatGPT · 2026-07-28 · Bourbon

The substitution map

Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.

Old Grand-Dad Bonded suggested as the cheaper alternative to
  • wild turkey 101 ×12
  • four roses single barrel ×9
  • four roses ×9
  • four roses small batch ×7
  • evan williams bottled in bond ×4
  • elijah craig small batch ×4
  • four roses small batch select ×3
  • buffalo trace ×3

Where this comes from

6 of 60 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.

cited sourcementions
reddit.com1
youtube.com1
thewhiskeyjug.com1
bourbonguy.com1
thewhiskeywash.com1
foodrepublic.com1
thebourbonculture.com1
whiskeyreviewer.com1
thebourbonroad.com1
rssing.com1

Where they send you

Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.

retailermentions
abc2.nc.gov1
beamdistilling1
abc.virginia.gov1
binnys1

Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.