Company: Templeton Rye Spirits, Inc Distillery: MGP – Imported Grains From Germany Region: Templeton, Indiana Aging: 6 Years in first fill American Oak flame charred barrels – finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks for an additional 9 months ABV: 46% Proof: 92 Mash Bill: 95% Rye, 5% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: Yes Price: $55 Appearance: Amber Templeton Rye – Oloroso Sherry Read more…
Company: Knob Creek Distillery: Jim Beam Distillery Region: Clermont, Kentucky Aging: 9 Years ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Mash Bill: 75% Corn, 13% Rye, 12% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $42 Appearance: Dark Gold Knob Creek Smoked Maple Bourbon Whiskey Tasting Notes Nose: Maple Syrup… like you just lifted a plate of home-cooked pancakes to your nose and sniffed Read more…
Today, we will be tasting and breaking down the entire lineup of Jack Daniel’s whiskeys (plus a few). Our goal is to not only taste and review these whiskeys but to explore the best Jack Daniel’s flavors and determine which of the bottles are worth their price tag. Jack Daniel’s Read more…
Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery Region: Lynchburg, Kentucky Aging: At least 4 years in a Government Bonded Warehouse ABV: 50% Proof: 100 Mashbill: A blend of bonded American Malt, Rye, and Tennessee Whiskeys Price: $40 Appearance: Amber Nose: Honey, vanilla, light fruits, apple, malt, pepper, grass, clove Palate: Spices upfront followed by sweet honey, caramel, and grassy notes. Finish: A bold, Read more…
Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery Region: Lynchburg, Kentucky Aging: At least 4 years in a Government Bonded Warehouse ABV: 50% Proof: 100 Mashbill: 80% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 8% Rye Price: $40 Appearance: Amber Nose: Sweet Caramel Apple, Vanilla, Spices, and Oak Palate: Toasted oak, caramel, and spices create a nice balanced flavor. While you do get a bit of Read more…
Distillery: A. Smith Bowman Distillery Region: Fredericksburg, Virginia Aging: No Age Statement ABV: 50% Proof: 100 Mash Bill: Undisclosed Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $60 Appearance: Dark Gold John J. Bowman Single Barrel Bourbon Tasting Notes Nose: Rich, buttery caramel, toasted oak, bold vanilla, citrus zest, banana, green apple, brown sugar, and cinnamon (like a red hot) Palate: Buttery caramel, lightly Read more…
Company: Brown-Forman Corporation Distillery: Jack Daniel’s Distillery Region: Lynchburg, Tennessee Aging: No Age Statement Barrel No. 23-04036 Barrel House: 2-03 Bottling Date: 4-19-2023 ABV: 67.55% Proof: 135.1 Mash Bill: 70% Rye, 18% Corn, 12% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $70 Appearance: Extremely Dark Amber Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel – Barrel Proof Rye Tasting Notes Nose: Rich, buttery Read more…
Company: Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. Distillery: Peerless Distillery Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: 4 Years ABV: 55.2% Proof: 110.4 Mash Bill: Undisclosed Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $120 Appearance: Dark Amber Peerless Single Barrel Rye Tasting Notes Nose: Rich caramel, bold oak, vanilla, brown sugar, dark fruits, cherries, clove, anise seed Palate: Heavy toasted oak, buttery caramel, vanilla, lovely rye spice, black Read more…
Company: Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co. Distillery: Peerless Distillery Region: Louisville, Kentucky Aging: 4 Years and finished in Copper & Kings Absinthe Barrels ABV: 56.8% Proof: 113.6 Mash Bill: Undisclosed Non-Chill Filtered: Yes MSRP Price: $135 Appearance: Dark Amber Peerless Rye – Absinthe Barrel Finish Tasting Notes Nose: Absinthe! Lots of Absinthe! Surprisingly, a lot of other notes come through as Read more…
Company: Brown-Forman Corporation Distillery: Jack Daniel’s Distillery Region: Lynchburg, Tennessee Aging: No Age Statement but supposed to be aged 5-7 years ABV: 45% Proof: 90 Mash Bill: 80% Corn, 8% Rye, 12% Malted Barley Non-Chill Filtered: No MSRP Price: $175 Appearance: Golden Brown Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select Tasting Notes Nose: Rich caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, banana, charcoal mellow, dark Read more…