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Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey Review + Tasting Notes

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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Old Review + Tasting Notes

Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey is more than just an extension of the brand’s Aged Series—it represents a return to a tradition that dates back over a century.
  • Owain Phillips is a vintage spirits specialist at BAXUS, passionate about 20th-century whisky.
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The Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Old is a historic release, marking the oldest whiskey to come from the distillery in over a century. It follows the signature Jack Daniel’s production process, beginning with a mash bill of 80% corn, 12% malted barley, and 8% rye. Before aging, the whiskey undergoes the traditional Lincoln County Process, where it is slowly mellowed through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal, ensuring the smooth character that defines Jack Daniel’s. After 14 years in charred American oak barrels, this whiskey is bottled at 126.3 proof (63.15% ABV).
Appearance:
Auburn
Nose:
Huge! Ooey gooey caramel sauce on the top of fresh vanilla cheesecake. The oak influence is super light, no astringency to be found here considering the barrel proof.
Palate:
Peach cobbler, banoffee pie, lemon meringue and New York vanilla cheesecake. Same chewy texture as the 10 year old but with more of that caramel sauce rather than maple syrup.
Finish:
The maple pokes its head in at the end, in the vein of diner pancakes and Canadian maple syrup. Long lasting finish with a final hint of minerality just at the end.
Comments:
Jack is dialing it up in quality as we go up the age statements. This is a super solid offering of Tennessee whiskey which reminds me of the best barrel proof single barrels I’ve had from JD. Despite the big jump in proof from the 10 to the 14, they’ve managed to craft a spirit with no astringency and no overoaked tannins.

Aged Legacy and Historical Significance

Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey is more than just an extension of the brand’s Aged Series—it represents a return to a tradition that dates back over a century. Long before Prohibition, Jack Daniel’s regularly offered age-stated whiskeys, but in the modern era, such releases have been a rarity. With this latest addition, the distillery continues to honor its past while showcasing the depth that extended maturation can bring to its Tennessee whiskey.

“When we released our first Jack Daniel’s 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey a few years ago, we set out to honor the legacy of Jack Daniel himself and replicate the lineup of age-stated whiskeys available during his time,” said Chris Fletcher, Master Distiller at the Jack Daniel Distillery, at the time of release. “This year’s releases build upon that as we re-introduce our new 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey, the oldest age-statement for Jack Daniel’s in the last 100 years or more. These whiskeys really showcase how a little extra time in our barrels is capable of producing something so special.”

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Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Old Batch 1

First unveiled in February 2025, the Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Old joins this year’s Aged Series alongside the 12 Year Old Batch 3 and 10 Year Old Batch 4. It follows the same meticulous process as other Jack Daniel’s whiskeys, from its traditional mash bill of 80% corn, 12% malted barley, and 8% rye to the Lincoln County Process, which mellows the whiskey through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal before aging. Bottled at 126.3 proof (63.15% ABV), this release offers one of the boldest and most mature expressions in the distillery’s history.

Owain Phillips

Owain Phillips was introduced to whisky as a teenager by his father, who encouraged him to develop his palate through blind tastings. During the Covid pandemic, he worked at an old and rare whisky shop, sparking a deep appreciation for vintage spirits.

Afterwards, he spent three years as a spirits specialist at Australia’s largest whisky auction house. In late 2024, BAXUS approached him for his expertise in vintage spirits. His passion lies in 20th-century bottles, with a strong focus on blended Scotch, American whiskeys, and rum.

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