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Zackariah Harris vs Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Comparing Zackariah Harris and Jack Daniel’s 12 Year reveals a matchup between a blender-built, even-keeled bottling and a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | Jack Daniel’s 12 Year |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Traditional Tennessee Whiskey |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 12 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 107 proof (53.5% ABV) +27 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$83 less | ~$80 – $120 |
| Availability | Widely available easier to find | Limited |
- Zackariah Harris 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
Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris Jack Daniel’s 12 Year
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/8 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
fruit 2/6 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/8 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 8 out of 10
heat 3/6 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 6 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s 12 Year 4 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Oak is doing most of the differentiating here.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm 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 Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing 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 significantly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s 12 Year).