Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Gift Pack

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel

I don't like the No 7 to which I would probably give a low 70'. But I tought I should give another chance to Jack since so many loves it. So I went for the single barrel at 47% ABV. The review bottle is from rick 2, barrel 14-5188 and was bottled on 9-10-14. This bourbon could be compare to a lot of good bourbons! On the nose, you have a saw dust...

Score 88/100

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel

The nose starts very sweet, with the mash and cooked apple being prominent. Syrup follow soon after. On the palate, the dry, sour-mash mixed with syrup and spice is at the forefront. Dark fruit and old wood follow. The finish is dry, sour, and woody.

Score 86/100

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel

My exploration for the Jack Daniel's range, though not exhaustive, shall I think end here. Basically the stronger version of Old No. 7, it is difficult to not compare it to that benchmark as you sit and appreciate it. It has a deeper, almost burgundy colour, good legs and a solid body. The nose is very similar to Old No. 7 but more so: deeper...

Score 80/100

Jack Daniel's Sinatra Select

This is by far the best JD I have ever tasted- smooth as the best voice on the planet it's named after. It is 90% proof and different than the regular JD, since a portion of it is aged longer in special, "Sinatra" barrels. The nose is very appealing, honey, butterscotch and some apples; there is definitely some oak there too. The body is...

Score 94/100