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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select vs Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
On paper Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select and Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond are near neighbours — both traditional Tennessee whiskeys — so price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$16 – $22) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$16 – $22 ~$31 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 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 Single Barrel Select
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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/5 oak: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select: Barrels pulled from the top of the rickhouse, where the temperature swings are hardest, and it shows as considerably more oak than any standard Jack. A genuinely different proposition from the black label.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select if you want a distinctly oakier, more concentrated Tennessee whiskey with barrel-to-barrel character.
- Go with Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select); neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond).