Important Stats
Mash Bill: 80% corn, 12% malted barley, 8% rye
Maturation: New, charred, white oak barrels
Age: Not stated, around 4-7 years
ABV: 47%
Price: $43 (2024 release)
Overall Comments
We have all come to expect certain things from Jack Daniel’s. With the Old No.7 being one of the most popular Tennessee whiskeys in the world, venturing outside of the distillery’s traditional profile can be a little daunting. When you drink Jack Daniel’s Old No.7, you know what you are getting. However, if you are willing to step out of your comfort zone, the Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel series – with each bottling being slightly different – showcases the versatility of the distillery.
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The Single Barrel expressions are also pretty affordable considering the restraints placed upon JD by bottling single barrels.
For me, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel is a reliable and delicious step up from the standard JD expression, for those of you who wish to push the boat out and try Jack Daniel’s whiskey before it is blended.
Rich, complex, and with excellent viscosity. I am not disappointed, and I wager you won’t be either. Grab a bottle if you can.
How Is Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select Made?
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select is made in much the same way as the iconic Jack Daniel’s Old No.7 expression.
The whisky is crafted using the distillery’s signature mash bill of 80% corn, 12% malted barley, and 8% rye. After fermentation, the whiskey undergoes the Lincoln County Process, where it is slowly filtered through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal, imparting its characteristic smoothness.
The aging process takes place in the upper levels of the rickhouses, where greater temperature variations enhance the interaction between the whiskey and the wood, resulting in a richer flavor profile. It is then bottled at 94 proof (47% ABV), although there have been expressions bottled at 45%.
How Long Is Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select Aged?
It is generally accepted that Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select is aged between 4 and 7 years however Jack Daniel’s has not revealed the exact maturation length of the Single Barrel expressions.
How Are The Barrels Selected?
The master distiller and the selection team will taste different barrels across the year to release a few different barrels over the course of a year, as well as for different markets. The distiller and tasting team will try a few samples over the course of a few hours and see which one really stands out. During this process, they’ll find barrels to release as a regular Single Barrel bottle at 45%, but they’ll also find some very special barrels that could be released at full strength.
Has The Whiskey Won Any Awards?
The expression has received numerous awards over the years, including:
- A Gold Medal at the 2020 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
- A Bronze Medal at the 2021 World Whiskies Awards
- A Silver Medal at the Bartender Spirits Awards
How Does JackDaniel’s Single Barrel Select Compare With Other Single Barrel Products?
There are many single barrel whiskeys on the market, ranging from budget-friendly to extremely expensive. However, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select stands out for its wide availability across multiple markets. Few brands can match the sheer volume that Jack Daniel’s distills and bottles in just a week.
Comparable whiskeys in a similar price range include Evan Williams Single Barrel Vintage, which is also an affordable option. However, Jack Daniel’s benefits from its consistent production and global accessibility, making it a more readily available choice for whiskey enthusiasts.
What Do The Reviews Say?
Serge Valentin, one of the world’s foremost whisky reviewers, sampled the JD Single Barrel Select in March 2015 and recorded his thoughts on WhiskyFun. Scoring the whiskey 78 points, he said:
“[T]hat this is bigger than the No.7 is an understatement. Not my preferred style, but it’s high-quality whiskey for sure.”
Prepreludesh on Reddit reviewed Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select two years ago. Scoring it 6.9 out of 10, they said:
“For years I’ve given Jack Daniels Single Barrel Select a pass over its Barrel Proof version. Imagine how surprised I was to find such a competent and highly flavorful version still existed in this bottle. There really isn’t much lost here over it’s higher-proofed version. In fact, it’s much more sippable. I enjoyed this very much and think a lot more people would too if they’d just give it a chance. And if you’re still not sure this one is for you, try to find a store that has done a pick of it. It’s guaranteed to give you the same experience but maybe with a couple additional surprises to make it stand out more. But this bottle seems to hold up just fine on its own.”
How To Enjoy Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select
Of course, if you want to appreciate the nuances of a single barrel expression, you should enjoy this neat, with water, or with ice. The water will open up the whiskey allowing you to taste the specifics in the blend.
However, Jack Daniel’s is prized for its versatility, and this whiskey works very well in JD’s Single Barrel Manhattan.
Ingredients:
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- 2 oz (60 ml) Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Whiskey
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) Sweet vermouth
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) Dry vermouth
- 2 dashes of bitters
- Cubed ice (for mixing)
- Garnish of choice (e.g., cherry or orange twist)
Method:
- Half-fill a cocktail mixing glass with cubed ice.
- Add all ingredients and stir for 10 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled glass.
- Garnish with a cherry or an orange twist.
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