Compare
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year vs Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Put Jack Daniel’s 14 Year next to Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 14 years +10 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +26 proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $250 | ~$16 – $22 ~$181 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 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
No notes yet.
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Not rated yetNo notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 9/5 oak: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
heat 9/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
fruit 6/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- 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.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
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 Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond).