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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year vs Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Comparing Jack Daniel’s 14 Year and Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional Tennessee whiskeys, separated mainly by price (~$150 – $250 vs. ~$200 – $300).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 14 years +1 yr | 13 years |
| Proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +3 proof | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $250 ~$50 less | ~$200 – $300 |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 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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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/8 oak: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
heat 9/8 heat: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own 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 at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year); neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof).