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Old Forester Statesman vs Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Put Old Forester Statesman next to Jack Daniel’s Bonded and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Old Forester Statesman | Jack Daniel’s Bonded |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 years |
| Proof | 95 proof (47.5% ABV) | 100 proof (50% ABV) +5 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$50 – $55 | ~$30 – $38 ~$19 less |
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Old Forester Statesman
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Jack Daniel’s Bonded
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Flavor Profile
Old Forester Statesman Jack Daniel’s Bonded
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
fruit 7/4 fruit: Old Forester Statesman 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/6 sweetness: Old Forester Statesman 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Old Forester Statesman 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
spice 5/4 spice: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 4 out of 10
oak 5/6 oak: Old Forester Statesman 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 6 out of 10
heat 4/5 heat: Old Forester Statesman 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Bonded 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The fruit-versus-grain contrast drives this one.
- Old Forester Statesman: Old Forester's fruit-forward middle child, first made for a spy movie tie-in. Bright cherry and brown sugar lead, with cocoa and a touch of the house banana note.
- 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 Old Forester Statesman if you want a bright, cherry-sweet Old Forester that sits between the 100 and 1920 in weight.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s Bonded if you want the Tennessee charcoal-mellowed character with bonded proof and genuine structure at a lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Old Forester Statesman); neat, rocks, old-fashioned (Jack Daniel’s Bonded).