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Whiskey Review: Jack Daniels Distillery Series Selection #10

We review Jack Daniels Distillery Series Selection #10, a straight Tennessee whiskey barreled in charred white oak and finished with toasted pecan wood chips to add depth and character.

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Tasting Notes

About:

This Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series Selection #10 was initially matured in charred virgin American white oak casks and then finished with an infusion of toasted pecan wood chips. The whiskey was chosen by Randy “Goose” Baxter – a long time Jack Daniel’s employee – for bottling. The 10th bottle in the limited edition Distillery Series, this Tennessee Whsikey was released in October 2022.
Appearance:
Maple syrup with slow forming legs.
Nose:
Sugar roasted pecans, a hint of alcohol, but honestly that’s about all.
Palate:
This is how I experienced this whiskey: we start with standard Jack profile it evolves into a sweeter whiskey and pinnacles with the tastes of pecan pie crust and disappears. There is a dry woodiness to it, which is nice. This tastes almost like Gentleman Jack with a undercurrent of sugar pecans.
Finish:
The finish dries out the mouth and leaves a soft whisper of oak across the mouth. It is a nice flavor but could easily be overwhelming if it were much more robust.
Comments:
This is a very fine whiskey if you already like Jack Daniels. It is sweet and smooth with just enough bite to be definitively whiskey. I do believe this wouldn’t be worth a national release. However, it is very interesting to have something the people at Jack can learn a lot from. Finishing with pecan chips adds an enjoyable flavor to their base whiskey. I imagine with a more refined profile it could be used to even greater advantage.

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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