Jack Daniel's surprised us with a few things in 2022 and this Triple Mash release certainly caught a lot of buzz. I'm finally getting around to jumping into a fresh crack of a bottle here myself so this will be more of a first-impressions than a full review.
Company on Label: Jack Daniel
Whiskey Type: Blended Straight Whiskey
Mash Bill Percentages: A blend of rye, bourbon and American malt that works out to about 26.8% corn, 44.4% rye, and 28.8% malted barley
Proof: 100°
Age: At least 4 years
Further identification: This unique blend first released in 2022 as a bottled in bond product
Nose:
Herbal forward then caramel
Zesty, bright
Punchy lemon peel
Dusty oak, pepper - noses more like sawdust after a sip
Dark earthiness
Hints of mint
Corn sweetness towards the back end
Empty glass smells of plum and chocolate pudding
Palate:
Chocolate laced rye spice; really unique
First sip is slightly off-putting with shiny metallic notes being very present
Tangy breadiness with touches of vinegar
On subsequent sips molasses opens up a light banana bread characteristic
There's a malty beer characteristic in the linger that is interesting
After a few sips it feels like everything is enveloped in that malt profile
Banana pancakes start to show up late in the linger
Cornbread with an oddly overpowering savory sweetness
Lemongrass
Rating: 3/5
While this pour definitely impressed me with its level of uniqueness; it unfortunately didn't do it in a way that I personally enjoy. Jack Daniel's 10 year and the special release rye from 2020 really set a high bar for me for Jack Daniel's, and this unfortunately doesn't even come close to either of those releases. I feel like if the rye proportion was even higher it could shine further but it feels like the 100% malted barley proportion is sticking out like a sore thumb on this, at least to my palate. It's not a blend that is jiving for me tonight. I look forward to giving it another go soon and updating if my sentiments change!
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