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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year vs Zackariah Harris
Comparing Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and Zackariah Harris reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a sourced, even-keeled blend.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 12 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +27 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$80 – $120 | ~$13 – $22 ~$83 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Zackariah Harris 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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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/3 oak: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 6/2 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10
heat 6/3 heat: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm 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 with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).