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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Put Jack Daniel’s 12 Year next to Charles Goodnight Bourbon and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against an uncut, high-rye heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Charles Goodnight Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | High-Rye Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 60% corn, 36% rye, 4% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years +6 yr | 6 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$80 – $120 | ~$75 – $80 ~$23 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Charles Goodnight Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/7 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 6/8 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 3 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 8 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Charles Goodnight Bourbon 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- 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.
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 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); neat, rocks (Charles Goodnight Bourbon).