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George T. Stagg vs Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel’s 14 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$150 – $800 vs. ~$150 – $250).
Key Specifications
| Feature | George T. Stagg | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | 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 | 142.8 proof (71.4% ABV) +17 proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $800 | ~$150 – $250 ~$275 less |
| Availability | Allocated | Limited easier to find |
- George T. Stagg 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
George T. Stagg
Very complex, with the taste profile moving across the entire palate.
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
No notes yet.
Flavor Profile
George T. Stagg Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: George T. Stagg 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10
heat 10/9 heat: George T. Stagg 10 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: George T. Stagg 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
oak 9/9 oak: George T. Stagg 9 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: George T. Stagg 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 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.
- George T. Stagg: The Buffalo Trace Antique Collection's barrel-proof bourbon, around 15 years old. Root beer, dark caramel and charred oak at an enormous proof that changes each year.
- 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 George T. Stagg if you want the oldest, hottest, most concentrated Buffalo Trace bourbon you can find with more proof behind it.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (George T. Stagg); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year).