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Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Comparing Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat and Jack Daniel’s 12 Year reveals a matchup between a modern, wheated craft expression and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Wheated Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | 12 years +6 yr |
| Proof | 106 proof (53% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 ~$48 less | ~$80 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
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Flavor Profile
Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/8 oak: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 8/6 fruit: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).