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Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof vs Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Comparing Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof and Jack Daniel’s 14 Year is a closer contest than it looks — both are traditional bourbons, separated mainly by price (~$200 – $300 vs. ~$150 – $250).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 13 years | 14 years +1 yr |
| Proof | 123.8 proof (61.9% ABV) | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) +3 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$200 – $300 | ~$150 – $250 ~$50 less |
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof
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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
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Flavor Profile
Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 8/9 oak: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
heat 8/9 heat: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 out of 10
sweetness 8/8 sweetness: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 8 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10
spice 6/6 spice: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 6/6 fruit: Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 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.
- Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof: Thirteen-year Wild Turkey at full barrel proof, uncut and unfiltered. Cola, molasses and fruit cobbler sit on deep, charred oak, and each release carries its own proof.
- 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 Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof if you want an old, uncut Wild Turkey with cola, cobbler and serious oak.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s 14 Year if you want the oldest, strongest Jack Daniel's on the shelf at a significantly lower price point.
Best enjoyed neat (Russell’s Reserve 13 Year Barrel Proof); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year).