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Jim Beam Black vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Jim Beam Black and Jack Daniel’s Bonded sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: an old-guard, rye-forward classic versus an old-guard, classically built classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Jim Beam Black | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 7 years +3 yr | 4 years |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$22 – $28 ~$9 less | ~$30 – $38 |
- Jim Beam Black 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
Jim Beam Black
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Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Jim Beam Black Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/5 heat: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10
nuttiness 6/4 nuttiness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
fruit 3/4 fruit: Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
spice 4/4 spice: Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
oak 6/6 oak: Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going with an older age statement.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).