Following its debut last year, the 2026 edition once again highlights the brand’s signature high-rye bourbon recipe while honoring the strict requirements of the Bottled-in-Bond Act.
Old Grand-Dad continues building on one of its most exciting modern releases with the return of Old Grand-Dad 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond, marking the second annual release of the age-stated bourbon from the James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Each annual release is produced from a single distillation season, with this year’s bourbon distilled and barreled in Fall 2018, then aged a full seven years before being bottled at the requisite 100 proof.
Inspired by vintage Old Grand-Dad Bottled-in-Bond releases, the whiskey stays true to the bold, classic profile that has made the label a favorite among value-conscious bourbon enthusiasts.
Tasting Notes from Beam:
- Color: Deep copper tones
- Nose: Bold caramel and vanilla
- Palate: Sweet caramel layered with charred oak and vanilla
- Finish: Full-bodied and long with velvety caramel notes
With an SRP of $39.99, Old Grand-Dad 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond continues to offer an age-stated, bottled-in-bond bourbon at a price that’s increasingly rare in today’s whiskey market.
If you’ve been following along with Bourbon Lens, you know we’ve recently spent some time revisiting the Old Grand-Dad lineup. In one of our latest podcast episodes, we tasted and discussed Old Grand-Dad 114 alongside the Old Grand-Dad 114 Single Barrel, exploring why the brand continues to overdeliver for bourbon drinkers.
Old Grand-Dad may not always grab the headlines, but releases like this prove there’s still plenty of excitement surrounding one of Beam’s most historic bourbon brands.
Will you be picking up a bottle of the 2026 Old Grand-Dad 7-Year Bottled-in-Bond? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
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