Compare
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year vs W.L. Weller 12 Year
Put Jack Daniel’s 14 Year next to W.L. Weller 12 Year and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year | W.L. Weller 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 14 years +2 yr | 12 years |
| Proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +36 proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$150 – $250 | ~$70 – $180 ~$75 less |
| Availability | Limited easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller 12 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
No notes yet.
W.L. Weller 12 Year
No notes yet.
Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year W.L. Weller 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/3 heat: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
spice 6/2 spice: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 2 out of 10
oak 9/7 oak: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 3 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller 12 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.
- W.L. Weller 12 Year: Twelve years on a wheated mash at a modest 90 proof, which is the combination that made this bottle famous. Deep caramel and baked fruit with polished rather than aggressive oak — the closest widely-discussed analogue to the Pappy profile.
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 W.L. Weller 12 Year if you want age and elegance on a wheated mash, and you are willing to chase it at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year); neat (W.L. Weller 12 Year).