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Blanton’s Single Barrel vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Comparing Blanton’s Single Barrel and Jack Daniel’s Bonded reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Blanton’s Single Barrel | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $150 | ~$30 – $38 ~$81 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Widely available easier to find |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Blanton’s Single Barrel Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 6/4 spice: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).