Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof

While there's no age statement on the bottle, the dark amber color is indicative of whiskey in the 7-9 year space. Charred oak is the first aroma out of the glass and it's backed by soft vanilla, caramel, cinnamon, and clove spice. There is a bit of an edge to the nose, which is not completely unexpected at this proof, but it's noticeable. The entry for this barrel proof Jack is a nice balance between oak and caramel. The opening mouthfeel flirts with lushness combined with the intertwined oak and caramel which is really enjoyable. That balance introduced in the opening has a fairly dramatic shift towards the midpalate. The caramel becomes a supporting player with the oak, clove, and cinnamon spice as the star. The midpalate is quite spicy with a big dash of heat. Things really begin to dry out at the end of the midpalate with a medium length finish which sees the return of the sweet caramel from the opening.