Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey at 68.65% ABV), mash bill: 70% rye, 18% corn, and 12% — at $59.99. On the nose are notes of sweet fruit, honey vanilla, spicy caramel, burnt orange peel, molas, the question is whether it delivers on its promise. I sat down with a pour to find out.
Nose
On the nose are notes of sweet fruit, honey vanilla, spicy caramel, burnt orange peel, molasses, sweet tea, and citrus wood polish.
Palate
The palate offers rich, dark flavors notes of baked spices, raw grains, and black tea, with hints of dusty antique wood and dry leather.
Finish
This is a wickedly bold and robust rye whiskey that has a long finish with a slow burn of baked orchard fruit, black pepper, and rugged earthiness on the backend. It has a raw, grainy mouthfeel with a broad flavor profile thats highly complex and very well-balanced. Overall, this is a fantastic full-bodied rye whiskey thats well worth spending some time chewing on.
The Bottom Line
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey is outstanding — one of those bottles that reminds you why you fell in love with whiskey in the first place. If you see it at $59.99. On the nose are notes of sweet fruit, honey vanilla, spicy caramel, burnt orange peel, molas, do not hesitate. This one earns a permanent spot on the shelf.
