Last year around the Holidays we tasted from Jack Daniels the “Single Barrel Special Release Barrel Proof Rye”. We were blown away by the quality of the offering but discouraged by the small quantities available. We decided to pursue getting our own barrel of Jack Daniels Single Barrel Rye to add to our extensive Single Barrel Selection. We tasted barrel samples in April, our pick just arrived this week, we are happy to offer “Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye Personal Collection”.  This barrel is exclusive to Liquor Depot, and while not finish at Barrel Proof like the Special Release, it is loaded with personality and balance at 94 Proof.

Jack Daniel’s created their “first new grain bill in 100 years” for their rye whiskey line. According to the company, the whiskey uses the same cave spring water from the Jack Daniel’s Hollow and proprietary yeast that’s been used in the distillery’s 150 year old Tennessee Whiskey recipe. The rye is aged in the upper regions of their barrel house where it is exposed to increased temperature variation.

This Historic Creation marries the smoothness of Jack Daniel’s with a unique 70% rye grain bill. Aromas of peppery rye spice bombard the senses with sweet molasses, coffee & dark fruit layering in. A generous amount of butterscotch sweetness is immediately followed by waves of spice. The sweet-spicy flavors are delivered with a thick, creamy mouthfeel that grips the tongue and coats the mouth. A long finish with tapering spice and light oak and a trace of smoke mingle in. This is a big, bold rye that does not overpower.