Jack Daniel's American Forests

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel

Since I'm in a compare-and-contrast mood, let's try two different single barrels of Jack Daniel's. Our first opponent comes from Rick No. R-18 and Barrel No. 13-6633, and was bottled on November 19 2013. The colour is a dark reddish copper. The nose starts off very salt-and-peppery (emphasis on the pepper) and is more floral than expected. The...

Score 88/100

Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Series No. 1

So Jack stood 5' 2". That's the biggest takeaway I got from the story behind this limited edition of the iconic, ubiquitous JD. There have been seven Master Distillers in the history of this Lynchburg distillery, and so seven special bottlings will each honour one of them. This is bottling No. 1, and so honours Jack Daniel himself. The colour...

Score 87/100

Jack Daniel's Original (No.7)

I have to admit I’m a bit of a novice when it comes to American whiskey. I was gifted this half bottle by a well meaning in-law and am intrigued by its distinctive flavours compared to the mainly Scottish malts I’m used to. The aromas seem very fruity with a little pine resin sweetness as an undercurrent. The fruit include apples and pears but...

Score 82/100

Jack Daniel's Original (No.7)

One time when I was on an air flight the guy sitting across from me said, "I'm Mr. Jack and Coke." He had at least three 'Jack and Cokes' on that flight. I should have paid more attention to him. He knew what he was talking about I would dearly love to love every single beverage for which I pay money. I don't get my jollies from writing...

Score 75/100