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Stagg vs Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Stagg and Jack Daniel’s 14 Year are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$70 – $120 vs. ~$150 – $250).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stagg | Jack Daniel’s 14 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 78% corn, 10% rye, 12% malted barley | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 14 years |
| Proof | 130 proof (65% ABV) +4 proof | 126.3 proof (63.1% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$70 – $120 ~$105 less | ~$150 – $250 |
- Stagg does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-08; they vary widely by market.
AG’s Rating and AG’s Notes
Stagg
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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
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Flavor Profile
Stagg Jack Daniel’s 14 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 7/8 sweetness: Stagg 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 8 out of 10
spice 7/6 spice: Stagg 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
fruit 5/6 fruit: Stagg 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 6 out of 10
heat 10/9 heat: Stagg 10 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
oak 9/9 oak: Stagg 9 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 9 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Stagg 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 14 Year 4 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.
- Stagg: Uncut and unfiltered Buffalo Trace at a proof that demands respect. Dark chocolate, espresso and charred oak arrive with genuine heat, and a few drops of water unlock a surprising amount of fruit.
- 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 Stagg if you want the biggest, hottest, most concentrated expression of the Buffalo Trace profile 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.
Best enjoyed neat (Stagg); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 14 Year).