Jack Daniel’s Launches Special Release Small Batch Rye
The Jack Daniel Distillery has announced the release of Jack Daniel’s Special Release Small Batch Rye, which consists of five high-proof batches of Tennessee Rye Whiskey sourced from three barrelhouses and bottled at barrel proof with proof points ranging from 142.7 (71.35% ABV) to 146.1 (73.05% ABV).
A total of 129 Tennessee Rye Whiskey barrels with entry dates spanning 18 months (from February 2016 to August 2017) were matured for an average of 10 years across the three barrelhouse groups. The well-known Coy Hill produced two of the five batches while two new locations, Boiler Hill and Fire Brigade Fields, are where three additional batches were matured.
Jack Daniel’s Special Release Small Batch Rye is distilled from Jack Daniel’s classic Tennessee Rye Whiskey mash bill of 70% rye, 18% corn, and 12% malted barley, which is charcoal filtered before maturing in new oak barrels. While there are variations from batch to batch, the release is described as having aromas of black pepper and burnt oak with notes of spice and caramel, followed by a finish including light cinnamon, leather, and butterscotch.
Jack Daniel’s Special Release Small Batch Rye is available in limited quantities this month for $64.99 per 375 mL bottle exclusively at the Jack Daniel Distillery’s White Rabbit Bottle Shop in Lynchburg, TN.
Source: Jack Daniel’s.