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Eagle Rare 12 Year vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Eagle Rare 12 Year and Jack Daniel’s 12 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$50 – $80 vs. ~$80 – $120).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Eagle Rare 12 Year | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | 12 years |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +12 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$50 – $80 ~$35 less | ~$80 – $120 |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- Eagle Rare 12 Year does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Eagle Rare 12 Year Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
oak 7/8 oak: Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
heat 5/6 heat: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Eagle Rare 12 Year 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Eagle Rare 12 Year: Two more years and five more proof points than Eagle Rare 10. Brown sugar and toffee lead, with a drier, more astringent oak finish.
- 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 Eagle Rare 12 Year if you want an older, richer step up from Eagle Rare 10 with more brown sugar and 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 with more proof behind it and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).