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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Stellum Bourbon
Comparing Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and Stellum Bourbon reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, cask-strength bruiser.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +8 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $120 | ~$45 – $55 ~$50 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Stellum Bourbon 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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
spice 5/7 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
oak 8/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10
heat 6/7 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy 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.
- Go with Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).