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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs Blanton’s Single Barrel
Comparing Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Blanton’s Single Barrel reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | Blanton’s Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 15% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +7 proof | 93 proof (46.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $38 ~$81 less | ~$80 – $150 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- Blanton’s Single Barrel does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Blanton’s Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Blanton’s Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/6 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 4 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Blanton’s Single Barrel 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Rye spice is the dividing line here.
- Jack Daniel’s Bonded: Bonded Jack at 100 proof, and far more serious than the black label most people picture. The charcoal mellowing still rounds everything off, but there is real bourbon structure underneath.
- Blanton’s Single Barrel: The bottle that invented the single-barrel category and still trades largely on its horse-stopper cork and its scarcity. The whiskey itself is genuinely good — honeyed and citrus-led with nutmeg spice — but at secondary prices you are paying for the bottle as much as the pour.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Blanton’s Single Barrel if you want the original single-barrel presentation and a honeyed, citrus-led profile, and the hunt is part of the appeal.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat, rocks (Blanton’s Single Barrel).