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Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release 2021 Coy Hill High Proof

We review Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release 2021 Coy Hill High Proof, a variant of the extremely popular American whiskey that's bottled at some of its highest proofs ever.

OVERALL RATING

7
$70.00
  • Scott Bernard Nelson is a writer, actor, and whiskey reviewer.
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Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Special Release 2021 Coy Hill High Proof review

Tasting Notes

About:

Mash bill of 80% corn, 12% malted barley, and 8% rye; aged nine years; charcoal filtered; bottled at 137.4 up to 148.3 proof; MSRP of $70 for a 750 ml bottle.
Appearance:
Very dark, the color of brown crayon. In a white mug, you would be forgiven for mistaking it for coffee.
Nose:
Tangy molasses, cinnamon, blackberries, maple syrup, and maybe a hint of dill and dark chocolate. If you give this whiskey air for a few minutes, it isn’t overly hot. The ethanol is there, but it’s not overwhelming.
Palate:
The high heat from the alcohol content comes through in your mouth much more than it does in your nose. Make no mistake: At 148 proof, this is whiskey to put hair on your chest. The sweet and alternately chocolatey/fruity taste of a Tootsie Roll came to mind, plus brown sugar, kettle corn, and Red Hots candies. The finish is sugary and relatively long.
Finish:
Comments:
Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 is known for its sweetness, and the Coy Hill High Proof expression delivered that in spades, too – even at this high alcohol content. If you like JD, you’ll recognize the family resemblance here, no question. Personally, I had to add a splash of water to make this something I wanted to drink. It truly is rocket fuel. Regardless, at $70 a bottle, it’s worth buying this if you find it at your local liquor store. It is a novelty, but it’s an interesting enough of a novelty that you’ll want to share it with friends. Hey Martha, indeed.

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

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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