Tag Archives: Tennessee Whiskey

Jack Daniel’s Introduces Twice Barreled Heritage Rye

The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Special Release Heritage Barrel Rye as the newest member of its Single Barrel Special Release collection. The 2023 limited edition Special Release features Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye Whiskey aged first in new American white oak barrels and then finished in high-toast Heritage Barrels. Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Special Release Heritage Barrel ...

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Jack Daniel’s Has A New, Tequila-Driven, Tennessee-Only Whiskey

The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces Distillery Series selection #11, a Tennessee Whiskey finished in añejo tequila barrels, which marry the flavors of agave and oak. The American White Oak barrels for this experimental whiskey first aged Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, then they matured añejo tequila in Mexico before returning to Lynchburg to finish this Tennessee Whiskey.  “As one of the ...

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Sneak Peek: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye Whiskey Review (2023)

By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ A few years ago, the folks in Lynchburg, Tennessee decided to do a special release of their relatively new rye whiskey (after a series of teaser releases, the flagship JD Rye came out in 2017) by taking it cask strength and single barrel. That was apparently well enough received that its now a permanent fixture: ...

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The Ultimate Guide to the Various Types of Whiskey

Jack Daniel's Old No. 7

Many would argue that there is no alcoholic beverage in the world that is as universally loved and invested in by drinkers as whiskey. Whiskey is easily one of the most popular and iconic alcoholic drinks in the world, yet many still confuse its definition. The widespread confusion over its definition stems from the many different types of whiskey available ...

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Your Favorite Craft Distillery Isn’t Being Bought Out. Yet.

Stranafans gather for Snowflake

By Richard Thomas One of the idealized features of an artisanal movement–whether it be craft beer, craft whiskey or craft gin–is the spirit of independence. That ideal has existed more often in the imaginations of the imbibers than at the company making the booze, but it’s easy to understand how it got there: the little guy’s products are supposed to ...

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