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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year vs Buffalo Trace
Comparing Jack Daniel’s 14 Year and Buffalo Trace reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year | Buffalo Trace |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 14 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +36 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $250 | ~$28 – $35 ~$169 less |
- Buffalo Trace 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 14 Year
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Buffalo Trace
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Buffalo Trace
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
fruit 6/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10, Buffalo Trace 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
- Buffalo Trace: The reference-point Kentucky bourbon: balanced brown sugar and vanilla sweetness, a whisper of mint, and just enough oak and spice to keep it interesting. Nothing is loud, which is exactly the point at 90 proof.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with significantly more proof behind it.
- Go with Buffalo Trace if you want the balanced, everyday Kentucky benchmark that does nothing wrong at a fair price.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Buffalo Trace).