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Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel’s Rested Tennessee Rye Whiskey

We review Jack Daniel's Rested Tennessee Rye Whiskey, a two-year-old rye made from one of the first new mash bills at Jack Daniels in quite a long time.

OVERALL RATING

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Tasting Notes

About:

80 proof; about $50 for 750.
Appearance:
Its relatively limited time in the cask has turned the spirit a light, mild yellow. It’s the color of the edges of an old paperback novel.
Nose:
There aren’t many layers here, although there are a few: Sweetened cottage cheese in blintzes, pipe tobacco, the smell of an old-timey candy store.
Palate:
Hello, cherry cordial! It’s like the sweetened cherry filling atop (again) blintzes, like something my Russian great-grandmother would have made. While this is good for nostalgia’s sake, it’s a little unsettling in a whiskey. It isn’t overly sweet though, which I appreciate. On the other hand, if you’re a fan of Cherry Coke, this would make a great JD and coke – a lightened, summery version, perhaps?
Finish:
Comments:
You know when you need an actual nap but you can only close your eyes and rest instead? That’s sort of the brown liquor equivalent of this rye. It’s…okay, and an interesting idea, but I wouldn’t generally seek this out. It doesn’t have spiciness or complexity, but for someone who doesn’t want those things, or wants a fun summer mixer, that’s fine, too.

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.

Carin Moonin

Carin Moonin swapped a 5th-floor walkup in Hoboken, NJ, for a house in SE Portland a decade ago and hasn't looked back. She appreciates Portland's vibrant whiskey scene, finding it complements both the weather and her mood. Carin enjoys exploring the diverse world of brown liquor and its many facets. Her writing has been featured in publications such as Salon.com, DailyDot.com, Willamette Week, Portland Monthly, and others. When she's not indulging in whiskey or writing about it, you can find Carin running, reading, or on the hunt for free samples in grocery stores.

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