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Zackariah Harris vs Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Zackariah Harris and Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select are cut from similar cloth: two takes on traditional bourbons, where the real difference is price (~$13 – $22 vs. ~$45 – $55).
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | 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 | No age statement | No age statement |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 94 proof (47% ABV) +14 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$33 less | ~$45 – $55 |
| 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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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
oak 3/7 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 7 out of 10
spice 3/5 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10
fruit 2/4 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10
heat 3/5 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 5 out of 10
nuttiness 2/4 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 4 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select 6 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
Barrel influence is the main separator.
- 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 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 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 Single Barrel Select if you want a distinctly oakier, more concentrated Tennessee whiskey with barrel-to-barrel character with more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat, rocks (Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select).