The American Single Malt market has been exploding in recent times in a development that was acknowledged again in July of this yr by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Commerce Bureau (TTB) once they formally agreed to acknowledge the distinctive class. Properly, now Jack Daniel’s is becoming a member of the fray as they simply unveiled their newest restricted version whiskey: Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Particular Launch American Single Malt Completed in Oloroso Sherry Casks. Attempt saying that 5 instances quick!
For the primary time within the model’s storied historical past they’re releasing a whiskey with a 100% malted barley mash invoice which is then completed in Spanish Oloroso sherry casks from the Antonio Paez Lobato Cooperage. Whereas Jack Daniel’s has been making single malt since 2013, the whiskey on this launch begins with their 2015 distillation run which is when Grasp Distiller Chris Fletcher feels they first labored out all of the kinks. After growing older for about 5 years, the whiskey was barreled a second time in Oloroso Sherry butts that sat on the bottom ground of Jack Daniel’s growing older amenities for an extra 19+ months – these atypically massive casks had no approach of constructing it to the upper flooring of a rickhouse.
Maybe as a result of these distinctive storage situations, this cask power single barrel launch was bottled between 106.1 and 107.8 proof, a a lot decrease abv than the earlier three releases in Jack Daniel’s restricted version lineup. In accordance with Chris Fletcher, “Our Particular Launch sequence highlights our ongoing improvements and distinctive whiskeys from the Jack Daniel Distillery.” He continued by saying, “I’m excited to share this expression as our workforce got down to craft an American Single Malt that’s uniquely Jack Daniel’s.”
In that endeavor it’s secure to say the workforce in Lynchburg succeeded, as this whiskey opens with aromas of toffee, cocoa powder, peanut brittle, and purple fruit. It’s directly recognizable as an American single malt whiskey with the scent of malted milk chocolate diffusing out of the glass, however that aroma is joined by an alluring sherry affect that signifies the well-blended marriage of flavors to observe on the palate.
On first sip, contemporary apples hit the tip of the tongue whereas the faintest maple-syrup-and-cinnamon-bark shell encases a sherry bomb that detonates quickly after. With malted milk chocolate – seemingly straight out of Dairy Queen – together with dried berries (raspberry and blueberry) at midpalate, there’s so much to love about this expression earlier than it even reaches the end. Nonetheless, it’s on the transition from midpalate to complete the place these flavors actually sink their hooks into your tongue and pull you alongside for the experience.
The medium size conclusion caps off an exceedingly approachable expertise as cherry cola and rising black pepper spice go away a balanced medley of notes to savor lengthy after your glass is empty. This whiskey is wealthy and candy with out veering into decadence, and although I would like to see it at a barely greater abv (the media pattern supplied by the corporate solely clocked in at 105.7 proof) it packs loads of complexity into a comparatively low proof pour.
Whether or not you’re the prototypical fan of Outdated No. 7, a longtime sherried Scotch drinker, or an American Single Malt aficionado, you’ll positively discover loads of surprises right here to maintain you coming again for extra. Remember that the actual shock could also be but to return as Jack Daniel’s has roughly 330 sherry casks and many extra American Single Malt coming down the pike. You’ll need to watch this house for future improvements if this well-rounded restricted version occurs to elude you, although I’d actually advise towards lacking this opening act.
105.7 proof.
A / $70 / jackdaniels.com
Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Particular Launch American Single Malt Completed in Oloroso Sherry Casks
$70
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