Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey

In a world of $700 2nd market prices for Btac and $150 retail rye - I shake my head and think - there must be a simpler more available solution? I turn to barrel proof whisky search for similar uniqueness, complexity and all preferably for a fraction of the cost. Enter: Jack Daniels single barrel, barrel proof Reality check: Most big name companies don’t make such a readily available release of their flagship product at barrel proof; so kudos to Brown Forman and I feel privileged to be given a chance to try JD in its purest form. Nose: banana bread, pancake syrup, wet hay, freshly cut grass, rubbing alcohol. Palate: sugar babies, shredded wheat, oak, Mexican vanilla. Finish: DRY, DRY, DRY... did I mention it’s dry? Super thick mouth feel, coats your mouth, long lasting. This is an interesting addition to our collections considering most of y’alls gateway drug into the bourbon world was probably heavily influenced by Jack.... - this is the no bullshit version- and at $65 the price is extremely fair. I like it, it’s unique and stands on its own in its own category.

Dark amber in color with a heavy body and an almost syrupy mouthfeel. Nose: sweetness from vanilla and Caramel blend nicely with gentle notes of apple and pear. Soft baking spices are present as well. Very minimal ethanol despite the 131.9 Proof. Palate: sweet caramel and oak lead the way. The oakiness intensified in the middle, but so does the sweetness joined by subtle spice and fruitiness. A hot and dry finish full of rich flavor. Spiciness and hints of apple sweetness tingle the mouth afterwards. Phenomenal Barrel Proof whiskey!

Color: Dark Amber Nose: Vanilla, Caramel, Apple and pear with soft spice. Palate: Heavy bodied with a syrupy mouth feel. Pleasant Oakiness through heating up towards the end paired with a fruity sweetness and followed by a Hot and dried finish.