Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select

Deep chestnut in color. Nose of caramel and pecan praline. I rarely take so much time to enjoy the aroma; this one has made quite the impression. The nose is well represented in the taste, but smoky oak and menthol come to the fore after a moment on the palate. Vanilla comes along steadily as the glass continues. A sweet pipe tobacco note brings the finish, but it's tinged with a medicinal syrup taste that feels overly synthetic. The glass ends full and oaky, wrapping up all that the whiskey has offered thus far for a nice finish. Pleasantly surprised — pretty superb overall! Easily 3.5 as opposed to just 3 stars.

An extreme increase in quality from the No. 7. This version of Jack requires no ice or mix.