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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year vs Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Put Jack Daniel’s 14 Year next to Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 14 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +16 proof | 110 proof (55% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$150 – $250 | ~$55 – $70 ~$138 less |
- 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 Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10
spice 6/8 spice: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10
heat 9/7 heat: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10
oak 9/8 oak: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- 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 Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
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 more proof behind it.
- Go with Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year); neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel).