By Richard Thomas Rating: A- For most of the 21st Century, the “sipping whiskey” coming out of Lynchburg, Tennessee was not associated with age statements. That truth actually makes a great deal of sense, when you consider that the Lincoln County Process that Jack Daniel’s is known for is the original shortcut on maturation; for …
The Jack Daniel Distillery today announced the release of its new 12-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey along with Batch 2 of its 10-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey. The limited whiskeys are the latest in Jack Daniel’s Aged Series, an annual release of age-stated expressions that celebrate the brand’s heritage. “The Jack Daniel Distillery is one of the most complete …
Ever since Old Crow and Old Taylor aggressively protected their trademarks in the 1800’s, setting the stage for current-day trademark law, whiskey has kept trademark attorneys busy. Brown-Forman’s Jack Daniel’s brand and VIP Products’ “Bad Spaniels” dog toy now have the opportunity to establish…
By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Down in Cascade Hollow, Tennessee, George Dickel has emerged from a period that could be described as uncertain, to say the least. Master Distiller John Lunn left in 2015, and although the reasons for his departure are still unknown insofar as the realm of public fact are concerned, it created …
When George Dickel released their ultra-aged 17 year old Tennnessee Whiskey in 2016, it was as a half-sized, 375 ml bottling. The Tullahoma distillery has brought the expression back in late autumn 2022, and this time it is done in a regular fifth bottle (750 ml). It’s bottled at 92 proof and officially priced at …
Family-owned touring company Mint Julep Experiences is proud to unveil their newest offering, the “Music Cities” Experience Package, for those wishing to explore the cultural and musical heritage of Tennessee along the iconic “Music Highway” stretching from Nashville to Memphis. Mint Julep Experiences “Nashville” is excited to take their talents down the road to encourage …
By Richard Thomas Rating: B The Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series, formerly known as the Tennessee Taster’s, has become quite a deep-run thing. Only in the last several days, the tenth installment in the series was announced. With that in mind, I’m looking back on the ninth release, a rye whiskey finished in highly toasted oak …
By Kenrick Thurston-Wilcox Rating: B- With American Single Malt most likely becoming a legally recognized category, it seems Jack Daniel’s is trying to cash in on the hype. Tennessee whiskey is bourbon but with an extra filtration step added before barreling: the white dog is filtered through Maple Charcoal, the charcoal pulling out impurities similar …
The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces Distillery Series selection #10, a Straight Tennessee Whiskey finished with toasted pecan wood chips. Selected by longtime Jack Daniel’s employee Randy “Goose” Baxter, it is the latest in Jack Daniel’s line of experimental whiskeys and is now available at the White Rabbit Bottle Shop at the Jack Daniel Distillery and …
For the first time in its storied history, the Jack Daniel Distillery is introducing a 100% malted barley grain bill with the new Jack Daniel’s Twice Barreled Special Release American Single Malt Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks. The 2022 limited edition Special Release features American Single Malt Whiskey twice barreled and bottled straight from sherry …
