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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Put Jack Daniel’s 12 Year next to Woodford Reserve Double Oaked and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Woodford Reserve Double Oaked |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$80 – $120 | ~$50 – $62 ~$44 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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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Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Woodford Reserve Double Oaked
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 6/4 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 4 out of 10
oak 8/9 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 9 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 8 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Woodford Reserve Double Oaked 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- Woodford Reserve Double Oaked: A second barrel, deeply toasted, and the result is unashamedly dessert-like. Maple and caramelised sugar with heavy wood — polarising if you want restraint, excellent if you want sweetness.
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.
- Go with Woodford Reserve Double Oaked if you want an overtly sweet, heavily oaked, dessert-leaning bourbon at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); neat, rocks (Woodford Reserve Double Oaked).