There are whiskies released at much higher proof than the Heritage Barrel, but the alcohol here tends to overwhelm the flavors a bit. With a little air and time in the glass, though, it mellows and there are nice flavors to be found.rnrnThis is definitely a step up from Old No. 7. It offers more of everything – smell, taste, finish, and alcohol (bottled at 100 proof rather than 80 proof). If you’re a fan of Old No. 7, you’ll adore this juice. Even if you’re not, there’s plenty to like. Jack Daniels’ says the Heritage Barrel is a nod to coopering and aging processes more typical of the 19th Century than the 21st, and the result is something the JD pioneers would undoubtedly be proud to call their own.
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.
Scott Bernard Nelson is a writer, actor, and whiskey reviewer based in Portland, Oregon. While currently working in higher education, he previously dedicated 22 years to journalism, covering impactful events such as 9/11 in Manhattan, crossing into Iraq with U.S. Marines, and contributing to The Boston Globe's Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of abuse in the Catholic Church, which inspired the film "Spotlight." Since 2019, Scott has shared his insights as a whiskey reviewer for The Whiskey Wash.
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