Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye Whiskey is the 1st Rye from the Famed Tennessee Distillery with the Bottled-In-Bond Designation
Bourbon Lens Thoughts:
A huge thanks goes out to Jack Daniel Distillery and Master Distiller Chris Fletcher for allowing Bourbon Lens an early look at the new Bonded Rye in early August. Jack Daniel’s invited us to Lynchburg for an exclusive media tour and tasting event of the Rye Whiskey lineup. This was an incredible experience for us as we stayed on BBQ Hill in Jack Daniel’s Airstream campers, were treated to an all-access tour of the famed Lynchburg distillery, and the Brown Forman Cooperage in nearby Alabama. All of the details on this new release, including our tasting notes from the tasting are below.
Fast Facts About Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye:
- Style: Tennessee Rye Whiskey
- Mashbill: 70% rye, 18% corn, and 12% malted barley
- Age: At least 4 Years Old; Distilled in Spring 2016 (Estimated 7 Years Old)
- Maple Charcoal Mellowed (Lincoln County Process) before barreling
- New Charred, American White Oak Barrels
- Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
- Price: $31.99 / 700 mL
- Availability: USA Nationwide; International TBD.
Scott’s Tasting Notes:
- Nose: Spearminty, woody spiciness (think cedar cigar box), cinnamon red hot candies, and a hint of cocoa and orange oil.
- Palate: oak spice, fresh vanilla bean, with a good amount of grassiness from the rye. An interesting, yet subtle pop of grape soda/grape bubble gum.
- Finish: warming, coating, and medium in length, and seems much more “proofier” than its 100 proof
Jake’s Tasting Notes:
- Nose: dark fruits initially, cherry, and a hint of cherry and apricot, chocolate, and citrus peel.
- Palate: citrus peel, candied citrus, oak tannins, followed by chocolate and grassiness.
- Finish: medium to long, tannic finish.
Full Details of the Press Release:
The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye Whiskey as the newest member of its Bonded Series, a line of innovative expressions that honors the distillery’s heritage of whiskey-making excellence. Available now across the U.S., Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye is a Tennessee Rye Whiskey bottled at 100 proof (50% alc. by vol.), and is the first rye whiskey from the Jack Daniel Distillery with the Bottled-in-Bond designation.
As stipulated by the Bottled-in-Bond Act of 1897, a bonded whiskey must be distilled by a single distiller during a single season, matured in a government bonded warehouse for at least four years, and bottled at 100 proof.
“The Bottled-in-Bond designation on Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye is another stamp of quality, assuring consumers that every drop of our whiskey is made right here in Lynchburg at the Jack Daniel Distillery with the highest standards possible,” said Chris Fletcher, Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller. “Bonded Rye features our uniquely crafted rye grain bill at 100 proof, delivering a unique and balanced profile that drinkers have come to expect and seek out from our rye releases.”
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye has a grain bill of 70% rye, 18% corn, and 12% malted barley and is charcoal mellowed before aging in new, handmade American white oak barrels. It opens with notes of dried fruit followed by lingering hints of toffee, imparting a bold, complex, and balanced taste with a rye spice finish.
With packaging inspired by the original design of the 1895 Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey bottle, Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye will be available in 700mL bottles across the U.S. for a suggested retail price of $31.99. It will be available for pre-sale through ReserveBar starting September 6 including a limited edition Jack Daniel’s gift item while supplies last.
Jack Daniel’s Bonded Series includes Jack Daniel’s Bonded, Triple Mash and now Bonded Rye. For more information, visit www.jackdaniels.com.
About Jack Daniel’s
Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery is the first registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Daniel’s is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, Gentleman Jack Double Mellowed Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye, Jack Daniel’s Sinatra Select and Jack Daniel’s Country Cocktails. Today, Jack Daniel’s is a true global icon found in more than 170 countries around the world and is the most valuable spirits brand in the world as recognized by Interbrand.
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