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  Jack Daniel’s Launches Limited Edition Tennessee Rye Whiskey Finished in Table Syrup Barrels Jack Daniel’s Distillery Selection #16 brings together rye spice and Southern sweetness in this barrel proof release Lynchburg, Tennessee (December 4, 2025) – The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces Distillery Series #16, a barrel proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey finished in table syrup barrels, as the latest innovation in its Distillery Series line of experimental whiskeys. The new expression begins with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye Whiskey, crafted from a mash bill of 70% rye, 18% corn, and 12% malted barley and matured in new charred white oak barrels. The rye whiskey is then finished in barrels that once held a Southern-style table syrup, adding rich layers of sweetness that complement and elevate its bold rye character. “The Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series is all about exploring new ideas, and the complex nature of our Tennessee Rye Whiskey makes a great canvas for experimentation,” said By...

We are suckers for age-stated whiskeys so when we received a sample of this Barrell Craft Spirits 12 Year Bourbon French Oak Finish we leapt at the opportunity!  It's no secret that we have been fans of BCS for several years, way back when we dubbed Seagrass Rye in our top 5 favorite rye expressions - ever.  The concensus was that we suspsected this bottle would be nothing short of incredible, and we were not disappointed.  This whiskey was distilled and sourced from Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee and Wyoming and then finished in French Oak barrels with varying toast levels. Aged copper penny in appearance, this bourbon immediately oozes ageworthy aromas of well-weathered saddle leather, antique butter churn, dried herbs, cinnamon stick and fresh baked bread.   There is so much going on here, and between both of us tasting this bottle, we probably came up with close to twenty separate aromas, but had to settle on the aforementioned as we felt they were most d...

Attention all hazmat enthusiasts - check this out!   This is the brand new release from Barrell Craft Spirits - the Triple Rum Cask Finished Whiskey - and it is an absolute banger!  When we were offered a sample of this new release, we couldn't wait to get our hands (lips?) on this one.  For those who may not be familiar, any spirits with a proof of 140-plus is commonly referrred to lovingly as a "hazmat" bottle.  Some of these can burn your face off, but this one?  Well, this one doesn't drink like a 70%-plus ABV bottle and it is just stunning!  The picture above is for reference only. The 100mL sample bottle is what we tasted this from - neat from a Glencairn, of course.  A little back story on this uniquely-blended whiskey tells us that it was distilled and sourced from Indiana, Tennessee and Canada.  The Canadian blend likely provides the lighter color than what you would see if this was a straight USA sourced product.  Some of the ...

  Jack Daniel’s Launches Limited Edition Sweet Mash Tennessee Straight Whiskey  Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series Selection #15 is a high-proof Sweet Mash Tennessee Whiskey pulled from top-floors of the distillery’s Tract 2 barrelhouses  Lynchburg, Tennessee (September 22, 2025) – The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces a Sweet Mash Tennessee Straight Whiskey as the latest selection in its Distillery Series line of experimental whiskeys.  At the beginning of each distilling season, the Jack Daniel Distillery uses a sweet mash process during the cooking of grains. This sweet mash will kickstart production before establishing a setback to support our sour mash process for the remainder of the distilling season.  Distillery Series Selection #15 is a nod to the annual small run of sweet mashed whiskey, featuring the same grain bill of 80% corn, 12% malted barley, and 8% rye like all Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskeys. After entering new charred white oak barrels in 2016, ...

Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola Vanilla Canned Cocktail Returns as Limited-Edition 4-Pack  The perfect twist on a classic favorite delivering a smooth and crisp taste with hints of vanilla is now available for a limited time  Lynchburg, Tennessee (September 15, 2025) - Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola are expanding their popular Jack & Coke ready-to-drink lineup with the launch of Jack Daniel's and Coca-Cola Vanilla. Available nationwide, this limited-time release comes in a convenient 4-pack of 12 ounce cans, delivering a flavorful twist on the classic Jack & Coke, just in time for tailgaing season. "Coca-Cola Vanilla brings forward the classic vanilla notes in Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey to create a unique, layered flavor that's perfect for the season," said Mary Beth O'Mara, Jack Daniel's RTD Brand Director. "Whether at fall gatherings or gameday watch parties, we hope our friends will reach for Jack & Coke Vanilla to make every mome...

  Jack Daniel’s Honors Military Service with 2025 Heroes Selection Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey  Selected by two veteran brothers who have worked at the Jack Daniel Distillery for decades, the third annual release is now available at military duty-free stores  Lynchburg, Tennessee (September 8 , 2025) – The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces the 2025 edition of its annual Heroes Selection – a limited release of Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey selected by heroes, for heroes. This year’s expression, chosen by U.S. Army veteran twin brothers and longtime Jack Daniel’s employees JB and LB McGowan, is now available exclusively at U.S. military outlets.  Jack Daniel’s Heroes Selection Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey is offered at proof points between 125 and 140 and features a bold, complex profile developed through aging in the highest reaches of barrelhouse in Lynchburg. The aroma opens with rich notes of sweet brown sugar, while the palate off...

Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Tennessee Whiskey The new year-round offering, crafted with the help of a slow-toasting barrel technique, becomes a permanent extension to the Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel family of whiskeys  Lynchburg, Tennessee (August 21, 2025) – The Jack Daniel Distillery today announced Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Tennessee Whiskey will now be offered year-round as part of the Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Collection.  The permanent launch follows award-winning Heritage Barrel limited special releases in 2018 & 2019 that also utilized Jack Daniel’s distinct barrel toasting technique to create a unique and rich character.  “The way our barrels are built and our ability to experiment are two of the most important parts of the Jack Daniel’s whiskey-making tradition,” said Chris Fletcher, Master Distiller at the Jack Daniel Distillery. “It was exciting for us to see what our Heritage Barrels produced with previous limited rele...

Bardstown Bourbon Company is known for their unique offerings that set them apart from every other distillery in the United States.  It seems that there isn't anything they won't try and if you're a finished whiskey fan, BBC is definitely in your wheelhouse!  Once in awhile, this innovative and forward-thinking company issues a distillery-only release, which is the case with this Hokkaido Mizunara Oak Barrel Finish blend of whiskeys. Mizunara Oak trees grow twisted in the hardest-to-reach corners of Japan.  The wood is incredibly rare and highly acclaimed for many industries.  This incredibly rare whiskey was comprised of just SIX barrels of Mizunara Oak, aged for 28 months to provide the unique and unforgettable flavors in this 375mL bottle.  The whiskeys that make up this incredible blend carry age statements from nine to fifteen years, each with it's own unique mash bill. Blend               Origin     ...

  What happens when two brothers begin a trek to trace the whiskey distilling history of their great-great-great grandfather?  They run across a local historian in Tennessee who delightfully shows them two prestine bottles that were originally distilled by the elder Nelson, Charles.  This discovery lit a fire in Andy and Charlie Nelson, ultimately driving them to re-birth the Nelson's Green Brier Tennessee Whiskey brand.  Fast forward eighteen years, this distillery produces not only the Green Brier label, but Nelson Bros as well.  These bottles are unique, delicious and created with time-honored traditions that began in the late-1800's. The  Nelson Bros Whiskey Calvados Cask Finish   is a distillery-exclusive product, and a unique creation that has been loosely copied by other distilleries, but never with the same outcome - deliciousness!  The Calvados Apple Brandy casks used in maturation of this whiskey allows for additional flavors to infuse t...