Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled American Single Malt
Hailing from the Jack Daniel’s distillery this is one of the first true giants in the American Whisky distillery scene I can think of that has gone in on an American Single Malt release. This bottle of whisky is distilled from 100% Malted barley. It is then passed through a charcoal mellowing process and aged for at least four years in New Charred Oak. This whisky was then finished for an additional 2 years in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks from the Antonio Paez Lobato Cooperage before being bottled at cask strength.
ABV: 53.35%
Nose: Oak Spice, Raisins, Dark Chocolate, slight banana, Bready, Black Pepper, figs, nutmeg
Palate: Medium mouthfeel, Bready, semi-sweet chocolate, Raisins, Oak Spice, caramelized Bananas, nutmeg, figs
Finish: Medium length finish, oak spice, caramelized bananas, bready, raisins
Rating: 7/10
Color me impressed by this release. I was skeptical of one of the big boys doing American Single Malt given how good the small outfitters are at it, but this is a pretty darn special release. However, that may be due to the Oloroso aging for 2 years as I am a sucker for that kind of cask finish. Anyway, big bold fruits, caramelized bananas, semi-sweet chocolate chips, that classic bready malt flavor. A big dose of black pepper and oak spice hold the sweetness in check along with the malt. This is the one of the best example I’ve had so far of a blend of New Oak and Sherry casks from an American Single Malt producer.
1 | Disgusting | So bad I poured it out.
2 | Poor | I wouldn’t consume by choice.
3 | Bad | Multiple flaws.
4 | Sub-par | Not bad, but better exists.
5 | Good | Good, just fine.
6 | Very Good | A cut above.
7 | Great | Well above average
8 | Excellent | Really quite exceptional.
9 | Incredible | An all time favorite
10 | Perfect | Perfect