Jack Daniel's Tennessee Straight Rye

I like this a lot. It's a good addition to the J.D. lineup and really better than old #7 in many ways. A moderate floral nose with hints of the spiced rye overtones about to be embibed. Mild rye body as expected, nothing strong or harsh, just smooth rye flavors and with powerful banana nut and toasted oat hints as well as spicey proof spirits. There are any number of mixable combos for this one and clear or club soda w/ lemon as the folks at Lynchburg suggest, certianly has merit. This just works really well and is a great if unexpected offering from JD. Update: (reflecting the half star rating) this is a great rye for someone looking for a NON-traditional rye, a sweeter almost bourbon-rye cross, which is something like what Old Forester managed with it's rye offering. Just something to note for those interested in a less than traditional, but interesting rye flavor profile.

Enjoyed it! Rittenhouse still the best at this price point but I liked this a bit more than Old Overholt and Bulliet

heavy banana, banana bread. low on rye, no obvious dill or rye notes. could be a bourbon if blind tasted

Ok at best. Go for the Ezra Brooks rye for almost half the price and at least twice as good.