Jack Daniel's - Single Barrel - Barrel Strength - 62.5%
The Jack Daniel’s distillery, founded in 1866 in Lynchburg, Tennessee, is one of the most iconic American whiskey houses. Its identity is based on a unique know-how, centered around the Lincoln County Process, a slow filtration of the alcohol through maple charcoal that softens the distillate and gives it a particularly silky texture. While the famous Old No.7 made the brand’s global reputation, the Single Barrel range reveals the most artisanal and expressive side of Jack Daniel’s. Each barrel is individually selected for its character, depth, and intensity, offering unique bottlings. Barrel Strength takes this philosophy to the peak, offering a whiskey at its natural aging proof, as it comes directly from the barrel. This raw version, here at 62.5%, reveals the purest, most powerful, and most sincere face of Tennessee whiskey.
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Strength 62.5% is born from a recipe dominated by corn, complemented by rye and malted barley, followed by careful fermentation and precise distillation. The spirit is placed in new heavily toasted and charred American oak barrels, which intensely mark the aromatic evolution of the whiskey. The barrels selected for this cuvée come from the upper levels of the warehouses, particularly warm zones where evaporation and wood–alcohol interaction are strongest. Reduction is deliberately absent: the whiskey is bottled at its natural proof, preserving the full range of aromas, texture density, and expressive power of the barrel. The result is a massive yet controlled Tennessee whiskey, dense yet nuanced, embodying the quintessence of the Single Barrel spirit. This approach makes it a sought-after cuvée by discerning enthusiasts and collectors of characterful American whiskeys.
On tasting, Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Strength 62.5% shows a deep, bright copper color. The nose opens with powerful notes of burnt caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, and dried fruits, joined by touches of blond tobacco, brown sugar, and a hint of cocoa. On the palate, the attack is broad, explosive, yet remarkably balanced for such a high proof; flavors of toffee, ripe fruits, roasted nuts, and warm spices unfold with intensity. The wood brings structure and complexity, with nuances of dark chocolate, roasted coffee, and candied orange enriching the finish. The finish is very long, warm, marked by vanilla, spiced caramel, and a subtle smoky note inherited from the maple charcoal. Served neat, with a few drops of water, or on a large ice cube, this Barrel Strength pairs magnificently with a dark chocolate dessert, a spiced brownie, a refined cigar, or even flame-grilled meat.
