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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs Old Forester Statesman
Put Jack Daniel’s Bonded next to Old Forester Statesman and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | Old Forester Statesman |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +5 proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$30 – $38 ~$19 less | ~$50 – $55 |
- 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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Old Forester Statesman
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Old Forester Statesman
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 4/7 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10
spice 4/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
oak 6/5 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10
heat 5/4 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- 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.
- Old Forester Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
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 lower price point.
- Go with Old Forester Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman).