Rye

Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series (Toasted Maple Barrel Rye, Toasted Barrel Finished Rye)

Type: Rye
ABV: 50.5% ABV, mash bill: undisclosed, SRP $41
Price: $41.99/ 375ml bottle

Whiskey Review is a Rye whisky. ABV: 50.5% ABV, mash bill: undisclosed, SRP $41.

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Tasting Notes

Nose

This rye opens up with deep notes of blood orange zest, crème brûlée, and rose oil. Theres no hiding the fact that this is the maple barrel finished whiskey of the pair. Theres a bit of breakfast-y notes of Cheerios, orange marmalade, and white bread toast. Theres a note of hot metal and burnt tire at first sniff. Its a rather curmudgeonly nose, with herbal notes like Ricola. With time, the vanilla blossoms, becoming pungent, unleashing notes of toasted pumpernickel bread and angel food cake.

Palate

On the palate, the rose and grains note are stronger on the back than at the start. I think the high proof mutes the aromatics; hinting that this really needs water to open up. The body is full and creamy with very fine tannins. The finish has notes of brewed black tea, toasted walnuts, gingerbread cookies, and yellow banana. A dash of water brings this all together, with notes of sultana raisins, fresh mint, and maple nut fudge. This is tasty, though the maple character and texture becomes a bit cloying. I very much prefer it with water or over ice. Score: 3.5 Tasting Notes: Jack Daniels Distillery Series Toasted Barrel Finished Rye Vital Stats: Aged in charred, new white oak barrels and finished in high-toast, no-char oak barrels, 50.5% ABV, mash bill: undisclosed, SRP $41.99/ 375ml bot

Finish

Comments: Latest On The Whiskey Wash Aged in charred, new white oak barrels and finished in high-toast, no-char maple barrels, 50.5% ABV, mash bill: undisclosed, SRP $41

Expert Review

We put Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series (Toasted Maple Barrel Rye, Toasted Barrel Finished Rye) through its paces. Here is our take on this Rye expression.