Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey

4.0 stars - Excellent; 750 ml bottle. Do your job. Is that so hard? Apparently, for most whiskies, that is a really tall order. What I enjoy most about this expression is how it shows up and does it’s job. The aroma and flavor are in perfect alignment with the price. The marketing and bottle design match the contents. The distillery DNA is ever present. To whom it may concern, I highly recommend you hire this whiskey.

I've become particularly fond of barrel proof whiskies, so this is a natural fit for my tastes. And, this doesn't disappoint. 129.2 proof. Rich, full flavored bourbon (er, Tennessee whiskey). Banana creme brulee. Really going to enjoy this bottle. Update: as others have noted, this has improved quite a bit since opening several months ago. Possibly deserves a bump in score.

My bottle is 127.4 proof and I find I can drink this neat. Most may want to add ice or a splash of water? Funny how some can distill really high proof whiskey that is not extremely hot while others can't make 90 proof that's not hot. This stuff is candy imo. If you like the high proof stuff this is a must have.

I was told that if you can’t land a stagg Jr this is a great Comp. Well I still haven’t found stagg jr but this is fantastic. I’m no expert but this is exactly what I’m looking for in a great whiskey.

Good stuff. Raised to a 4 🌟 after the second go around.

Nose: Big, ripe bananas are the first thing that come through on the nose. Banana bread, banana pudding, banana runts, anything that involves sweets and bananas can be found in the best way in this whiskey. A wonderful rich caramel and maple note can be found underneath the fruity notes. There’s a peppery oak and heat on the nose as well. Palate: Heat is the first thing that hits from the high ABV, but behind it we find the nose matches the palate. The palate actually outdoes the nose here with SUPER flavorful bananas bread covered in burnt caramel sauce, banana pudding, Nilla wafers, and a finish of sugar maple wood and black pepper. Very oily and palate coating! Over all: This is a FANTASTIC whiskey at a great price. The density of flavor is through the roof and you don’t have to search for anything as it jumps out of the glass and explodes on the palate. I will always keep a bottle of this stuff on hand. One of my favorite whiskeys, and the best part is you can find it just about anywhere. Rating: 8.9/10