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Stellum Bourbon vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Comparing Stellum Bourbon and Jack Daniel’s 12 Year reveals a matchup between an uncut, cask-strength bruiser and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Stellum Bourbon | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon, Barrel Proof | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 115 proof (57.5% ABV) +8 proof | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$45 – $55 ~$50 less | ~$80 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Stellum Bourbon 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
Stellum Bourbon
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Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
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Flavor Profile
Stellum Bourbon Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
sweetness 6/8 sweetness: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
spice 7/5 spice: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
oak 6/8 oak: Stellum Bourbon 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 4/6 fruit: Stellum Bourbon 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
heat 7/6 heat: Stellum Bourbon 7 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
nuttiness 3/4 nuttiness: Stellum Bourbon 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The clearest split is how sweet each one drinks.
- Stellum Bourbon: Barrell's lower-priced, cask-strength line. It drinks gentler than its proof, with vanilla and caramel on top of cinnamon, clove and a long, spicy finish.
- 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 Stellum Bourbon if you want a cask-strength, multi-state blend that drinks easier than its proof 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.
Best enjoyed neat, old-fashioned (Stellum Bourbon); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).