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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Put Jack Daniel’s Bonded next to Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-rye stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +10 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$30 – $38 ~$29 less | ~$55 – $70 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- 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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Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/8 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 8 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The gap between these two is mostly about spice.
- 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.
- Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel: Non-chill-filtered single barrels at 110 proof, and the format that store picks have made a cult of. Concentrated Wild Turkey character with a texture the standard bottlings do not have.
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 Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel if you want concentrated Wild Turkey character with single-barrel variation and real texture with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat, old-fashioned (Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel).