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Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond vs Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
On paper Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond and Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select are near neighbours — both traditional bourbons — so price (~$16 – $22 vs. ~$45 – $55) is what actually decides it.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond | Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | 4 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 100 proof (50% ABV) +6 proof | 94 proof (47% ABV) |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$16 – $22 ~$31 less | ~$45 – $55 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 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
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond
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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
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Flavor Profile
Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 5/7 oak: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10
sweetness 6/6 sweetness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 6 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10
spice 5/5 spice: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10
fruit 4/4 fruit: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10
heat 5/5 heat: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 4/4 nuttiness: Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond 4 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond: A bonded 100-proof bourbon at a price that barely seems possible, though distribution is patchy outside Kentucky. Unremarkable in the best way: it does everything a bourbon should and nothing extra.
- Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select: Barrels pulled from the top of the rickhouse, where the temperature swings are hardest, and it shows as considerably more oak than any standard Jack. A genuinely different proposition from the black label.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond if you want a bonded Kentucky bourbon for under twenty dollars, if you can find it in your state with slightly more proof behind it.
- Go with Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select if you want a distinctly oakier, more concentrated Tennessee whiskey with barrel-to-barrel character.
Best enjoyed neat, rocks, old-fashioned, cocktails (Very Old Barton Bottled-in-Bond); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select).