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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Eagle Rare 12 Year
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and Eagle Rare 12 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional Tennessee whiskeys, where the real difference is price (~$80 – $120 vs. ~$50 – $80).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Eagle Rare 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | 12 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +12 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $120 | ~$50 – $80 ~$35 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- 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
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Eagle Rare 12 Year
Top 3, behind George T. Stagg and Jack Daniel's 14.
Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Eagle Rare 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/7 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 7 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Eagle Rare 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Eagle Rare 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.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- 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.
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 with more proof behind it and without hunting for it.
- 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.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); neat, rocks (Eagle Rare 12 Year).