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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs Jim Beam Black
Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Jim Beam Black sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 7 years +3 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $38 | ~$22 – $28 ~$9 less |
- Jim Beam Black 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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Jim Beam Black
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/3 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/6 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
fruit 4/3 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- 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.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
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.
- Go with Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).