We headed to Bardstown, Kentucky, and hit the Jim Beam American Outpost in Clermont to hunt down two of the most anticipated 2026 whiskey releases: the brand new Old Grand-Dad Single Barrel 114 and the 10th-anniversary milestone blend, Little Book Chapter 10: “All the Wiser.” Along the way, we also grabbed a bottle of A. Overholt Straight Rye to see if this historic, corn-free Monongahela-style mash bill lives up to the hype!
In this episode, we break down the incredible customer service at the Beam distillery that led us straight to our bottle of OGD Single Barrel at Liquor World. Then, we dive into the glasses for a full neat tasting. Does the massive jump to a 7-year age statement put the new Old Grand-Dad Single Barrel ahead of the classic 114? Is Freddie Noe’s crazy 10th-anniversary blend—featuring a mix of 14-Year Basil Hayden, Knob Creek, Booker’s, and a sherry-finished Jim Beam—worth the $160 price tag?
We uncover surprising dark fruit notes, rich roasted peanut viscosity, and an unexpected sherry lead that completely blindsided us. Whether you are looking for a new daily drinker or a special occasion pour, find out which of these bottles belongs on your shelf!
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A. Overhold Rye Whiskey
- Classification: Kentucky Straight Rye Whiskey
- Company: Suntory Global
- Distillery: Jim Beam, Clermont
- Mash Bill: 80% Rye, 20% Soft Malted Barley (A historically accurate, corn-free Monongahela-style mash bill)
- Age: 4 Years
- Proof: 95
- SRP: $39.99
- Purchased: 05/29/26 for $40 at Beam American Outpost
Old Grand-Dad Single Barrel 7 Year
- Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
- Company: Suntory Global; Distillery: Jim Beam, Clermont
- Mash Bill: 63% Corn, 27% Rye, 10% Malted Barley
- Age: 7 Years
- Proof: 114
- SRP: $49.99
- Released: April 2026 (Brand new addition to the OGD line)
- Other: Lot No. 001. Features a massive jump up to a 7-year age statement compared to the standard, non-age-stated OGD 114, introducing heavy notes of toasted peanut, baking spices, and deeper oak.
- Purchased: 05/29/26 for $54.99 at Liquor World in Bardstown
Little Book Chapter 10: All the Wiser
- Classification: Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey Finished in Sherry and Toasted Bourbon Casks
- Company: Suntory Global; Distillery: Jim Beam
- Mash Bill: Blend: Official neck tag component breakdown includes: 14-Year Basil Hayden, 11+Year Knob Creek, 10-Year Booker’s, 9-Year Knob Creek, 9-Year Baker’s, and 4-Year Jim Beam finished in sherry & toasted bourbon casks.
- Age: 4 Year (youngest) but up to 14
- Proof: 122.6
- SRP: $160
- Released: May 2026 (Marks the milestone 10th anniversary of the series)
- Other: Named “All the Wiser” to honor Freddie Noe’s decade of learning, intuition, and experimentation leading the blending program.
- Purchased: 05/29/26 for $160 at Beam American Outpost
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NOTE: The spirits in this review were purchased by us. We were not compensated by the spirit producer for this review. This is simply our opinion based on what we tasted on this day. Please drink responsibly.
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