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Buffalo Trace vs Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Comparing Buffalo Trace and Jack Daniel’s 14 Year reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Buffalo Trace | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 14 years |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +36 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$28 – $35 ~$169 less | ~$150 – $250 |
- Buffalo Trace 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
Buffalo Trace
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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
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Flavor Profile
Buffalo Trace Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 4/9 heat: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
oak 6/9 oak: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10
spice 5/6 spice: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year).