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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year vs Woodford Reserve
Put Jack Daniel’s 14 Year next to Woodford Reserve and you have a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year | Woodford Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 14 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +36 proof | 90.4 proof (45.2% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$150 – $250 | ~$35 – $42 ~$162 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- 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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Woodford Reserve
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Woodford Reserve
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 9/4 heat: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 4 out of 10
oak 9/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 3 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10, Woodford Reserve 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.
- Woodford Reserve: The most widely poured premium bourbon in America, and a genuinely well-made one. Dried fruit and cocoa over a balanced 18% rye mash, finished smooth enough to please almost anyone.
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.
- Go with Woodford Reserve if you want a polished, widely available crowd-pleaser that never puts a foot wrong at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Woodford Reserve).