Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey, Frontrunner For Whiskey Of The Year

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We’re talking Jack Daniel’s this week on the Bourbon Lens. Our most recent podcast features Nelson Eddy, Jack Daniel’s Historian. You should listen by clicking here. Now, let us talk whiskey. I am obviously partial to Kentucky Bourbon, but as a consumer of whiskey you cannot ignore what is happening in Lynchburg, TN. With the recent release of Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey, I was very interested to see what this extended age would do to the traditional Jack Daniel’s that I am used to. Let’s dive into this Tennessee Whiskey.

Just the Facts:

  • Proof: 107
  • Age: 12
  • Mash Bill: 80% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 8% rye 
  • Style: Tennessee Whiskey   
  • MSRP: $80.00

Jake’s Tasting Notes: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey

Nose: Herbal notes of tea and honey, vanilla, and oak.

Palate: First things first, it is absent of the traditional banana note. Mocha and brown sugar that mimic brownie batter on my palate.

Finish:  Subtle, but impactful. The chocolate flavor stays with you.

Closing Thoughts

When I think of Jack Daniel’s, I have come to expect notes of banana. However, this whiskey is anything but banana. The flavors are rich and impactful. I would put this against some of my favorite 12 year old Kentucky Bourbons, such as Elijah Craig Barrel Proof or Lux Row 12 Double Barrel.

Bourbon Lens Coverage of Jack Daniel’s

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