From single barrel expressions to superior age statements, there may be loads of whiskey popping out of Tennessee to get enthusiastic about. (Photograph by Jeff Harris)
There are some Tennessee whiskey manufacturers you could be acquainted with—Jack Daniel’s and George Dickel sitting prime of thoughts. However there’s a large world of Tennessee whiskey to take pleasure in now, and even these aforementioned legacy labels are experimenting with releases which are redefining simply what it means to be a whiskey from the state. Snag one (or extra!) of those bottles to discover simply what the Volunteer State has to supply.
Take a Sip of Tennessee With These Whiskeys
George Dickel 15 12 months previous Single Barrel (No. L2029-5k-1010)
95 factors, 52.3%, $60
Corn and maple sweet. With water, orange peel and Luxardo cherry create an immediate Previous Common.
Jack Daniel’s 10 12 months previous
93 factors, 48.5%, $70
Candy cherry notes and wooden spice swirl across the nostril and palate, integrating with baking spice, brown sugar, and candied orange. No. 4 in our 2021 High 20.
Benjamin Prichard’s
92 factors, 40%, $45
The nostril displays shiny aromas together with caramel, cinnamon, and oak, with candy caramel corn, comfortable cinnamon, and black pepper on the palate.
Corsair Darkish Rye American Rye Malt
90 factors, 42.5%, $42
Silky-smooth with a light-weight sweetness of crème brûlée, yellow birthday cake, burnt walnuts, and a contact of earthiness.
Peg Leg Porker 8 12 months previous Bourbon
90 factors, 46.35%, $85
A candied nostril of saltwater taffy and bubble gum, adopted by peanut butter, vanilla cake, and spicy oak. Blueberry pie, coconut, and chocolate on the palate.
Sweetens Cove Blended Bourbon (2021 Launch)
90 factors, 56.85%, $200
Milk chocolate, toffee, and hints of banana bread on the nostril, complemented by brown sugar, maple syrup, and bitter espresso on the palate.
Heaven’s Door Double Barrel Blended Whiskey
90 factors, 50%, $50
Dry, toasty charred oak, earlier than cherry cough drop, cedar, clove, eucalyptus, toasted nuts, spice, and tobacco leaf.
Blue Word Crossroads Straight Bourbon
89 factors, 50%, $45
Dried herbs, grape candies, marshamallow, and toasted caramel result in vanilla wafer, cooked darkish fruits, and spiced darkish chocolate.
Chattanooga 111 Proof Bourbon
89 factors, 55%, $45
A great deal of spice, black tea, and a delicate earthiness, with a end of chile-pepper warmth, bitter chocolate, burnt walnut, and cooked cherries.
Roaming Man Tennessee Straight Rye (Batch 3)
88 factors, 60.5%, $50/375 ml
With water, aromas of butterscotch, orange, brown sugar, and toffee are adopted by a palate of cinnamon, cloves, orange, iced tea, cedar oil, and oak.
Nelson’s Inexperienced Brier Bitter Mash
88 factors, 45.5%, $30
New leather-based, mint, dusty warehouse ground, gingerbread, caramel, and darkish fruit on the nostril with flavors of cinnamon, brown sugar, chocolate, raspberry, vanilla wafers, allspice, and black pepper.
Uncle Nearest 1884 Small Batch
88 factors, 46.5%, $50
Aromas of blossom honey, cherries, banana cream pie, and licorice result in a creamy palate of vanilla frosting, orange, peanuts, marshmallow, and light-weight pepper.
