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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Comparing Jack Daniel’s Bonded and E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional Tennessee whiskeys, separated mainly by price (~$30 – $38 vs. ~$70 – $140).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $38 ~$71 less | ~$70 – $140 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- E.H. Taylor Jr. 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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E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 6/8 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 8 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
fruit 4/5 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 6 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating 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.
- E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel: Single barrels from the warehouse Colonel Taylor built, bonded at 100 proof. More oak and more concentration than the small batch, and one of the most sought-after regular releases Buffalo Trace makes.
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 E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel if you want the most concentrated bonded expression of the Buffalo Trace profile, and the hunt does not deter you.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat (E.H. Taylor Jr. Single Barrel).