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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs W.L. Weller 12 Year
Put Jack Daniel’s 12 Year next to W.L. Weller 12 Year and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | W.L. Weller 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | 12 years |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $120 ~$25 less | ~$70 – $180 |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller 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
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W.L. Weller 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year W.L. Weller 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 5/2 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
oak 8/7 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 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.
- W.L. Weller 12 Year: Twelve years on a wheated mash at a modest 90 proof, which is the combination that made this bottle famous. Deep caramel and baked fruit with polished rather than aggressive oak — the closest widely-discussed analogue to the Pappy profile.
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 lower price point and with more proof behind it.
- Go with W.L. Weller 12 Year if you want age and elegance on a wheated mash, and you are willing to chase it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); neat (W.L. Weller 12 Year).