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Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond vs Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Put Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond next to Jack Daniel’s 14 Year and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a full-proof, unfiltered heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill | 72% corn, 18% rye, 10% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | 14 years +10 yr |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +26 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$45 – $55 ~$150 less | ~$150 – $250 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
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Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 5/9 heat: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
oak 7/9 oak: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Proof and heat dominate the difference.
- Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond: The bonded entry in the Whiskey Row series and a noticeable step up in density from the standard 100. More oak and more weight, though the price gap to the 100 proof is harder to justify than the flavour gap suggests.
- Jack Daniel’s 14 Year: The oldest Jack Daniel's in over a century, bottled near barrel proof. Butterscotch and bakery spice over rich leather, old oak and pipe tobacco.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded, denser take on the Old Forester profile with more barrel behind it at a significantly lower price point.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf with significantly more proof behind it and with an older age statement.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Old Forester 1897 Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year).