Jack Barrel proof is the simply Lynchburg’s flagship product straight from the barrel without any dilution or blending. It is the normal recipe of 80% corn, 12% rye and 8% malt and dripped through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal over sis days (the Lincoln County Process) to produce a dark caramel body. This bottle was from Rick L-21, Barrel 15-5671, bottled on 8 October 2015. The taste is a strong caramel followed by a bit of burnt toffee with vanilla. Jack has a sweet finish and doesn’t have the depth or complexity of over whiskeys, but remains smooth even with the barrel proof heat. It has a bold spicy finish with hints of burnt oak. Be prepared for more pronounced differences from bottle to bottle since this product goes straight from barrel to bottle, but if your goal is seriously calming after a rough day, this may be the best value Lynchburg has to offer.