Did someone say pancakes? They may not have been, but when you read the name of this next whiskey you might think it: Jack Daniel’s Straight Tennessee Rye Whiskey Finished in High Toast Maple Barrels We are finishing off our toasty weekend of tastings with the High Toast Maple Barrels and I can’t wait to dive it!
Just the Facts:
Proof: 101
Age: Undisclosed
Mash Bill: Undisclosed
Style: Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey
MSRP: $41.99 (375ml)
Jake’s Tasting Notes: Jack Daniel’s Straight Tennessee Rye Whiskey Finished in High Toast Maple Barrels
Color: Amber
Nose: What I expected is not what I smell don’t you hate that? I wanted to smell big pancake and syrup notes. Instead, I am met with a powerful floral notes and cured meats. Think more BBQ than breakfast.
Palate: There is a good, toasted oak and vanilla that show up in the front. The backend is backyard BBQ which reminds me of some of notes I got recently on Little Book Chapter 6.
Finish: Short finish, with the vanilla note hanging out for the long haul.
Closing Thoughts
While I was expecting breakfast, I got a BBQ and I am not saying that is a bad thing. I believe this rye whiskey is for the backyard BBQ’er 100%. But in the battle of the two newest limited releases the High Toasted Oak Barrel wins for me!
