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Jack Daniel’s Bonded vs W.L. Weller Full Proof
Put Jack Daniel’s Bonded next to W.L. Weller Full Proof and you have a classic, corn-forward stalwart set against a classic, high-wheat stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Bonded | W.L. Weller Full Proof |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Wheated Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 114 proof (57% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$30 – $38 ~$51 less | ~$50 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Allocated |
- W.L. Weller Full Proof 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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W.L. Weller Full Proof
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Bonded W.L. Weller Full Proof
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 8 out of 10
heat 5/7 heat: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 7 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/3 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 3 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 6 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10, W.L. Weller Full Proof 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Sweetness is where these two part ways.
- 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.
- W.L. Weller Full Proof: Weller's wheated bourbon bottled at its barrel-entry proof of 114, without chill filtering. Coffee cake, caramel and cinnamon with a bold, warming body.
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 W.L. Weller Full Proof if you want a bold, sweet wheater bottled at barrel-entry proof with the texture that comes from skipping chill filtration.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (W.L. Weller Full Proof).