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Russell’s Reserve 10 Year vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Put Russell’s Reserve 10 Year next to Jack Daniel’s 12 Year and you have a classic, high-rye stalwart set against a classic, corn-forward stalwart.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 10 Year | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | High-Rye Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 10 years | 12 years +2 yr |
| Proof | 90 proof (45% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +17 proof |
| Approx. Price 1 | ~$40 – $50 ~$55 less | ~$80 – $120 |
| 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
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year
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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 10 Year Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
heat 4/6 heat: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
spice 6/5 spice: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10
oak 8/8 oak: Russell’s Reserve 10 Year 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Russell’s Reserve 10 Year: Ten years of Wild Turkey at a restrained 90 proof, which trades the 101's punch for polish. More oak and more composure, and one of the better age-stated bottles at its price.
- Jack Daniel’s 12 Year: Twelve-year Jack Daniel's at 107 proof. Sweet and creamy, with butterscotch, pipe tobacco and seasoned oak.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Russell’s Reserve 10 Year if you want an age-stated, oak-forward Wild Turkey with the volume turned down at a significantly lower price point and without hunting for it.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 12 Year if you want a sweet, creamy, well-aged Jack Daniel's with pipe tobacco and oak with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks (Russell’s Reserve 10 Year); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).