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Charles Goodnight Bourbon vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Put Charles Goodnight Bourbon next to Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and you have an uncut, high-rye heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Charles Goodnight Bourbon | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 6 years | 12 years +6 yr |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +8 proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$75 – $80 ~$23 less | ~$80 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Charles Goodnight Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Charles Goodnight Bourbon Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 7/5 spice: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
heat 8/6 heat: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Charles Goodnight Bourbon: A barrel-strength Texas bourbon. The hot Texas climate pulls a lot of oak in six years, giving deep wood, brown sugar and dark fruit with plenty of rye spice.
- 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 Charles Goodnight Bourbon if you want a bold, oak-heavy Texas bourbon at barrel strength at a lower price point and without hunting for it.
- 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 (Charles Goodnight Bourbon); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).