Jack Daniel's 1981 Gold Medal

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof 17-0161

I picked up this puppy over Christmas when I was in DC. The JD Single Barrel Barrel Proof has always been on my bucket list, so I'm thrilled to finally be able to write about it. This comes from Barrel No. 17-0161, Rick No. L-13 and was bottled on Jan 6 2017. The colour is a deep, dark copper. On the nose we have those familiar JD notes, but...

Score 92/100

Jack Daniel's Lem Motlow

Sorry to say this is only available in tennessee,or so I'm told, but to my taste it is better than his nephews prize winner. and whom may you ask is his nephew? none other than Mr. Jack Daniels None of the bite, light, and very smooth, excuse me while I poor another......... The perfect bourbon for On The Rocks taste.

Score 95/100

Jack Daniel's 120th Anniversary of the White Rabbit Saloon

This bottling celebrates the White Rabbit Saloon, which was owned by Jack Daniel and located in the town square of Lynchburg, Tennessee. It is long gone (and even if it was still there, it would have to close as Lynchburg is in a dry county). Much like the Master Distiller bottlings, I don't know what is different in production from the Old No. 7...

Score 91/100

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel

Not being a particular fan of the No7, I figured that the Single Barrel release would likely be a step up. Booker’s remains my favourite to date, with an unparalleled richness and warmth. Knowing this, my friend suggested that this might be a worthy follow-up. I’m skeptical, though. Let’s see how this goes. Nose: Spearmint, brown sugar, deep...

Score 90/100