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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs Stellum Bourbon
Jack Daniel’s Bonded and Stellum Bourbon sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, classically built classic versus an undiluted barrel-strength pour.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | Stellum Bourbon |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +15 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $38 ~$16 less | ~$45 – $55 |
- Stellum Bourbon 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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Stellum Bourbon
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Stellum Bourbon
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
spice 4/7 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, Stellum Bourbon 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.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon).