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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Put Jack Daniel’s 12 Year next to Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 68% corn, 20% wheat, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years +3 yr | 9 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +7 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$80 – $120 ~$45 less | ~$110 – $180 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- 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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Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 2 out of 10
heat 6/4 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 8 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond: The decanter series, released twice a year at varying ages, and Heaven Hill's most serious wheated statement. Age shows as polished oak and stewed fruit rather than tannin, but you pay handsomely for the bottle.
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 significantly lower price point and with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond if you want an aged, bonded wheater in a presentation bottle and the price is not the obstacle.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); neat (Old Fitzgerald Bottled-in-Bond).