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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
On paper Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel are near neighbours — both traditional Tennessee whiskeys — so proof (107 vs. 100) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $120 ~$5 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 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
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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
heat 6/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
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 at a slightly lower price point and with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).