Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select

I try not to be that guy who hates on something just because it’s too mainstream. Just because jack Daniels is a big name among the casuals, doesn’t mean they can’t make some decent products for whiskey lovers. I have no problem shopping at Walmart for some stuff instead of Trader Joe’s. I’ll buy JD over Buffalo trace products if I truly enjoy it. I also am not ashamed to say Johnnie walker green label is one of my favorite single malts. So I’m not a snob. That being said, this stuff isn’t very good. A 2.75 is generous considering the price. It’s probably closer to a 2.5. I taste sweet corn and cinnamon with this but nothing more. I know jack daniels barrel proof is much more highly rated but I doubt I spend the money to try it because the lower end products like this, gentleman’s jack and no 7 have all underwhelmed. Can jack Daniels make a product I love? Probably. Have their lower end products inspired me to spend the coin to find out? Not a chance.

I got this in a gift box that included a Glencairn glass. The packaging was eye candy for me and I couldn’t resist. I had high expectations for the single barrel select. I had a neat sample of this after finishing a Makers Mark 101 and I found it to be really harsh in comparison.