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Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select

We review Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select, a special variant of the regular Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey that's aged in unique barrels and created in honor of the relationship between the singer and the distillery.

OVERALL RATING

6
$120.00
  • Carin Moonin is a Portland-based whiskey enthusiast and writer.
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Jack Daniel's Sinatra Select

Tasting Notes

About:

90 proof; mash bill of 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barley; about $120-180 depending on where you find it (it can be hard to find)
Appearance:
Pretty in the bottle: a rich, deep, backlit orange amber. In the glass, a little flatter: khaki color but not khakis, at least not pleated ones.
Nose:
Very strong, very sweet, very fruity. This whiskey does not croon. It shouts! What does it shout? “I am fruit! It is fall, and I am honeycrisp apple! Also: mango!” There is—and this is not necessarily a detraction—a hint of…envelope glue. (But not the Seinfeld kind. I hope.)
Palate:
On initial sip, this is crackly. It finishes a bit unfinished. Compared to Jack Daniel’s Straight Rye, this rides roughshod. I added a couple of drops of water to it, which smoothed things a touch but also took away any nascent richness. But also like the rye I tried, it becomes less harsh if it sits a while. Maybe it wears you down?
Finish:
Comments:
I am loath to mix most expensive whiskies into a drink because I think a high-priced whiskey should be good enough to sip on its own. Maybe it would be, for big fans of either Sinatra or Jack. I appreciate the care and craftsmanship and dedication applied to this whiskey. But in my opinion, this whiskey fares best in a band and not as a solo artist.

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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