Jack Daniel's - Bonded Rye - 50%
The Jack Daniel's distillery, founded in 1866 in Lynchburg, Tennessee, remains one of the most powerful symbols of American whiskey-making expertise. Renowned for its unique style, characterized by charcoal filtration using the Lincoln County method, it blends tradition and innovation through distinctive expressions. With the Bonded series, the distillery pays homage to the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897, guaranteeing whiskey from a single distillery, a single distillation season, aged under government supervision, and bottled at 50% ABV.
Jack Daniel's Bonded Rye continues this tradition of excellence. It is crafted primarily from carefully selected rye, complemented by corn and malted barley. Aged in heavily charred new American oak barrels, this whiskey reveals a rare aromatic intensity, enhanced by its rich 50% ABV. Each bottle embodies the rigor and depth of the Jack Daniel's style, with a modern interpretation of American rye whiskey.
On the nose, Bonded Rye offers an intense bouquet of gingerbread, warm caramel, and vanilla, enhanced by notes of black pepper and ripe stone fruit. On the palate, the texture is full and silky, marked by aromas of toasted oak, toffee, and bitter cocoa, carried by a lovely liveliness typical of rye. The long, spicy finish lingers with hints of cinnamon, roasted hazelnut, and blond tobacco, leaving an impression that is both warm and refined.
This whiskey is best enjoyed neat to fully appreciate its complexity, but it also shines in classic cocktails, such as a modern twist on the Manhattan, where its strength and smoothness beautifully structure the recipe. It also pairs well with flavorful dishes like roast duck breast, dark chocolate desserts, or aged hard cheeses.
