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Old Forester 100 Proof vs Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Comparing Old Forester 100 Proof and Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select reveals a matchup between a traditional, spice-driven Kentucky staple and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 100 Proof | Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$26 – $32 ~$21 less | ~$45 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester 100 Proof
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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 100 Proof Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/6 sweetness: Old Forester 100 Proof 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10
oak 6/7 oak: Old Forester 100 Proof 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10
fruit 5/4 fruit: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 100 Proof 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Old Forester 100 Proof 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land close together on every flavor axis — the differences are in texture and proof more than character.
- Old Forester 100 Proof: The bottle most people should buy from this range: the same recipe as the 86 with enough proof to actually taste it. One of the strongest arguments on the shelf for spending six dollars more.
- 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.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Old Forester 100 Proof if you want the best value in the Old Forester range and a superb old-fashioned base without hunting for it.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select if you want a distinctly oakier, more concentrated Tennessee whiskey with barrel-to-barrel character.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Old Forester 100 Proof); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select).