![]() ![]() “This añejo tequila barrel-finished whiskey pushes the bounds on what people may expect out of a Tennessee Whiskey, yet still has the familiar characteristics that are uniquely Jack Daniel’s.” “As one of the most complete distilleries in the world, we’re fortunate to have the ability to experiment with every part of the whiskey making process, and that’s what our Distillery Series is all about,” Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Chris Fletcher said in a news release. Finally, they returned to the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, to finish this whiskey. The American white oak barrels used to finish this whiskey were first used to age Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey then were shipped to Mexico to mature añejo tequila. This marks the first tequila-finished whiskey in Jack Daniel’s history. On Thursday, Tennessee whiskey brand Jack Daniel’s announced the 11th selection in its Distillery Series, a whiskey finished in añejo tequila barrels. It’s certainly going to be a good time.Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series Selection 011 Straight Tennessee Whiskey Finished in Añejo Tequila Barrels. It’s their best offering, and arguably the best Tennessee whiskey on the market. ![]() It weighs in at 90-proof and has concentrated flavors of oak and vanilla with hints of maple, butter, and smoke. George Dickel is the other well-established Tennessee Whiskey maker aside from Jack Daniel’s, and their Superior No. Their process pays off, and the whiskey has aromas of vanilla and caramel to balance out the palate of cinnamon, clove, and malt. They only use local ingredients, including the White Oak that goes into their barrels. They make Tennessee Whiskey, and their single-minded dedication to the task makes for one fine product. Rollins Tennessee Whiskey does one thing and they do it very well. Since they’re still a young distillery most of the whiskey goes into barrels for aging, but for the time being they are selling a small amount as an unaged product and an exciting tease for what’s to come. ![]() Their Tennessee White Whiskey uses the original recipe established over 100 years ago, and weighs in at 91 proof. In the years since then, they’ve become a rising star in the whiskey world. Nelson’s Green Brier Distillery was actually the largest producer of Tennessee Whiskey before Prohibition, but they didn’t reopen until 2009, when the great-great-great grandsons of the original founder decided to reclaim the family business. Nelson’s Green Brier Tennessee White Whiskey The tasting notes of oak flavor and vanilla makes this whiskey one that showcases exactly why the filtering process is so special. They still have some surprises though- Gentleman Jack undergoes the charcoal mellowing process twice to achieve an exceptionally smooth finish. Jack Daniel’s is the most recognizable Tennessee whiskey by a long shot, and their signature bottle can be found pretty much anywhere. Let’s get the big name out of the way first. Unfortunately, even after Prohibition ended there were strict restrictions on distilling in the state and there are fewer distilleries than you’d like, but there is still plenty of good stuff to be found. Oh, and it has to be filtered through a bed of sugar maple charcoal and aged for a minimum of two years. To earn this label, Tennessee whiskey has to contain at least 51% corn and be produced in Tennessee. Before Prohibition, Tennessee was such a hotbed for whiskey production that they were in a class on their own. ![]()
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