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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select vs Zackariah Harris
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select and Zackariah Harris are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional Tennessee whiskeys, where the real difference is price (~$45 – $55 vs. ~$13 – $22).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select | Zackariah Harris |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey | Traditional Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley | Not disclosed |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) +14 proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 | ~$13 – $22 ~$33 less |
| Availability | Limited | Widely available easier to find |
- Zackariah Harris 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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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select Zackariah Harris
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 7/3 oak: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
spice 5/3 spice: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
fruit 4/2 fruit: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
heat 5/3 heat: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10
nuttiness 4/2 nuttiness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10
sweetness 6/5 sweetness: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10, Zackariah Harris 5 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.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
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 with more proof behind it.
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select); highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris).