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Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt

We review Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt, the well known Tennessee distillery's entry into the burgeoning American Single Malt category.

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Jack Daniel's American Single Malt

Tasting Notes

About:

90 proof; 100% malted grain; $100 1L SRP.
Appearance:
Dark amber almost mahogany.
Nose:
Cherry and oak forward, it is warm and very inviting. Honey suckle, molasses sugar, plumb, and the tannins of the sherry cask. Red wine back ends the nose nicely.
Palate:
Rich pipe smoke up front mellowing into sugars, cherries, cured oak, and red grapes. The wine notes start to really come through and a whisp of medium roast coffee. The profile holds through the mid palate with a combo of the pipe smoke and sherry wine before advancing to the finish. The finish is short by comparison, and fades quickly off the tongue before leaving just a wisp of oak. There is a strong burn to the chest however, that crests with a strong peak before fading.
Finish:
Comments:

Jack Daniels continues to produce a lot of wonderful bespoke expressions. Their single barrel line, both bourbon and rye, are clamored for by their fans. As the American whiskey world sees a shift toward American Single Malt, it’s no surprise that Jack Daniel’s is joining the ranks. This whiskey had a lot of the fun elements of their single barrel expressions but didn’t quite hit the mark like those do. I imagine the exclusivity of the Duty-Free shop will be interesting for loyal consumers.


Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

Charles Steele

Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.

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