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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year vs Knob Creek 9 Year
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year and Knob Creek 9 Year sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an undiluted barrel-strength pour versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year | Knob Creek 9 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 14 years +5 yr | 9 years |
| Proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +26 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $250 | ~$35 – $40 ~$163 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Knob Creek 9 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 14 Year
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Knob Creek 9 Year
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Knob Creek 9 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/5 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 5 out of 10
fruit 6/3 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/7 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 7 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 8 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Knob Creek 9 Year 6 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.
- Knob Creek 9 Year: This classic Jim Beam offering leans heavily into traditional oak, rich caramel, vanilla, and the signature Beam peanut-funk nuttiness. At 100 proof it delivers a bolder, more structural wood-and-spice influence with a touch of citrus zest and mint on the finish.
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 and with an older age statement.
- Go with Knob Creek 9 Year if you want a classic peanut-and-oak-forward Kentucky bourbon with an older age statement at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Knob Creek 9 Year).