Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select

Honey on the nose. I get a banana putting flavor.

Maria’s of Canton pick. This is fantastic. Cherry, vanilla, charcoal wood and sweet, sweet corn with a Kentucky kiss. Well done.

I purchased a 375 mL for $26.95 on sale, it is typically $29.95 and the 750 mL is $56.95. I've always been curious about this bottle, but the price was daunting for a name brand single barrel. I'm glad I was able to buy it on sale, because it is certainly better than Black Label and Gentleman Jack but still not worth the purchase price. The nose is stronger and more pleasant than their base offerings and is the best part about this whiskey. It is remarkably similar to Woodford Reserve and Old Forester. Even with charcoal filtering, you still get that signature Brown-Forman nose of cinnamon, oak, and banana. What separates this from Woodford and Old Forester, and also the Black Label and Gentleman Jack, is this Single Barrel Select is less sweet and drier on the taste. At least from memory. I also have an Old Forester 1897 open and this barrel is more oak and tannin forward. My guess is this barrel is on the higher end of the 4-7 years age that is estimated for their single barrel choices. I also get black pepper on the taste and finish in agreement with multiple reviews I've seen on other websites. Do I recommend buying this? I do not. I like this whiskey, but for $57 you can buy a ton of excellent bourbon at or below that price. This is severely overpriced for what it is. Gentleman Jack at 80 proof is $34.95 when you can get another premium Tennessee whiskey, 13-year old George Dickel BiB, for $35.95. Charging nearly $60 for a 94 proof single barrel without disclosing all of the barrel information is egregious to me. There are multiple barrel proof bourbons available in NC cheaper than this bottling. Plus, the Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof is only $13 more. I haven't had that one yet, but I imagine it's a much better value. Barrel 18-2134, Rick R-21, Bottling Date 04-10-18

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