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Zackariah Harris vs Jim Beam Black
Zackariah Harris and Jim Beam Black sit on opposite sides of a familiar divide: a blender-built, classically built bottling versus an old-guard, rye-forward classic.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Zackariah Harris | Jim Beam Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | High-Rye Bourbon |
| Mash Bill 1 | Not disclosed | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley |
| Age | No age statement | 7 years |
| Proof | 80 proof (40% ABV) | 86 proof (43% ABV) +6 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$13 – $22 ~$8 less | ~$22 – $28 |
- Zackariah Harris and Jim Beam Black do not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Zackariah Harris
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Flavor Profile
Zackariah Harris Jim Beam Black
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
nuttiness 2/6 nuttiness: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
oak 3/6 oak: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
sweetness 5/6 sweetness: Zackariah Harris 5 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 6 out of 10
spice 3/4 spice: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 4 out of 10
fruit 2/3 fruit: Zackariah Harris 2 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
heat 3/3 heat: Zackariah Harris 3 out of 10, Jim Beam Black 3 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
The house grain character is what splits these.
- Zackariah Harris: A bottom-shelf Kentucky straight bourbon, mostly sold in liters and handles. Simple caramel and oak with a short, warm finish.
- Jim Beam Black: The extra-aged version of the white label and a considerable step up for a few dollars more. Softer and rounder than Knob Creek with the same family peanut note, at a proof that keeps everything gentle.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Zackariah Harris if you want a simple Kentucky bourbon for mixing at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Jim Beam Black if you want the Beam house character at its most affordable and easy-going with slightly more proof behind it.
Best enjoyed highball, cocktails (Zackariah Harris); neat, rocks, cocktails (Jim Beam Black).