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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Comparing Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a modern, wheated craft expression.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 53% corn, 39% wheat, 8% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years +6 yr | 6 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 106 proof (53% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$80 – $120 | ~$50 – $55 ~$48 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/5 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 3 out of 10
fruit 6/8 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 7 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat: Because wheat makes up a massive 39% of the mash bill, this pour trades the aggressive spice of rye for a softer, oily mouthfeel. Expect bright fruit notes like ripe apricot and lemon on the nose, transitioning to pastry dough, light oak, and a creamy creme brulee sweetness balanced by a mild peppery backbone.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak.
- Go with Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat if you want a softer, fruit-forward, contemporary profile with a richer, oily texture and lower emphasis on traditional oak at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); neat, rocks (Bardstown Bourbon Company Origin Series High Wheat).