OHLQ Announces Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Exclusives – Arriving This Week (August 14th)

The Ohio Department of Liquor (OHLQ) has announced the availability of Jack Daniel’s single barrel selections hitting the shelves this week (week of August 14th). There are three different releases coming in and prices ranging from $49.99 to …

The Ohio Department of Liquor (OHLQ) has announced the availability of Jack Daniel's single barrel selections hitting the shelves this week (week of August 14th). There are three different releases coming in and prices ranging from $49.99 to $65.99 (plus tax)

All told, there are 12 barrels worth of product that will be available throughout Ohio. Details on the releases are:
  • Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof (4 barrels) - $65.99 + tax

    • Barrel #22-22079 - 127.2 Proof (63.6% alcohol) - The nose of warm vanilla and brûléed sugar segues to a flamed orange peel flavor profile with notes on the palate of coffee, dark cocoa, toasted oak, and milky caramel leading to a woody finish.

    • Barrel #22-22080 - 126.5 Proof (63.25% alcohol) - A soft, sweet, balanced, approachable nose with hints of candied fruit sets up velvety layers of cascading flavor featuring light brown sugar and homemade banana pudding.

    • Barrel #22-22081 - 131.8 Proof (65.9% alcohol) - Aromatics of dark molasses and gingersnap cookie with hints of eggnog inform a buttery palate marked by mulling spices with a slightly tannic character.

    • Barrel #22-22082 - 127.9 Proof (63.95% alcohol) - The aroma of pleasant spice with rye builds to a nutty flavor profile that features dough, vanilla, and dark cherry.

  • Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye (2 barrels) - 94 proof (47% alcohol) - $49.99 + tax

    • Barrel #22-06588 - The aroma of candied yams meets a balanced, distinguished flavor profile with a nice mouthfeel that has notes of creamy caramel, subtle cedar, and the slightest hint of cigar tobacco before building to a peppery finish.

    • Barrel #22-06590 - The sweet nose unites with tasting notes of brown and cinnamon sugar, French toast, and a hint of dark cocoa for the overall effect of pleasant spice and sweet, fruity flavor on the palate.

  • Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select (6 barrels) - 94 proof (47% alcohol) - $49.99 + tax

    • Barrel #22-08745 - The sweet aromatics with a hint of ripe banana inform a flavor profile featuring notes of candy and underlying subtle spice.

    • Barrel #22-10881 - This selection is easy, softly sweet, and smooth with the warm and lingering finish you can expect from a Jack experience.
       
    • Barrel #22-10882 - Aromatics of warm vanilla and oak pair nicely with a taste that is light as it moves through the palate like a dusting of cinnamon.
       
    • Barrel #22-10883 - Rich toasted oak and complex barrel spices make for a bold selection with one-of-a-kind flavor.

    • Barrel #22-10884 - A vanilla-forward nose with notes of oak meets a balanced, sweet flavor profile with a hint of spice.

    • Barrel #22-10885 - The aroma of rich caramel and toasted oak, with bright fruit notes, preludes to a spicy flavor profile with robust character. 

These are the links to check availability in your area:

Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof

Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye

Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Select

My Take

So many OHLQ releases lately, including the Summer Bottle Lottery that opened yesterday. With this release, the only one I'd be interested in is the Barrel Proof. It's worth the extra $16 to have the higher proof and not have the bourbon be watered down. If you see that out in the wild, I'd definitely recommend picking up a bottle. As for the other two, if you're a huge Jack Daniel's fan (I'm not), these could be for you... however, it's a hard pass for me. 

What do you think? Drop a note in the comments below. 


Source: OHLQ