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Jack Daniel's Straight Rye

spicy malty
3.6
(2)€20United States, Tennessee, Rye

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Jack Daniel's spent over a century making one whisky. Then the distillery in Lynchburg tried something new. This straight rye whisky leads with a bold mashbill of 70 percent rye grain. That grain brings cinnamon, cracked pepper and a dusting of nutmeg. Underneath sits the warm caramel and vanilla you expect from the brand. The spirit still drips through ten feet of sugar maple charcoal. That old mellowing trick rounds the sharp edges of the rye. The result feels spicy yet softer than most American ryes. There is even a faint note of ripe banana. Pour it neat and let the spice unfold.

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About the distillery

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Jack Daniel's

Jack Daniel's Distillery, situated in Lynchburg, Tennessee, is one of the most iconic and renowned whiskey producers in the world. Established in 1866, it has a long and storied history. Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey is crafted using the unique charcoal mellowing process, known as the Lincoln County Process, which involves filtering the whiskey through charcoal before aging it in charred oak barrels. This distinctive method lends a smooth and rich flavoUr to the whiskey. The distillery's flagship product, Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, has gained global recognition. An interesting fact: Despite being located in Tennessee, a state known for its strict alcohol laws, Jack Daniel's operates as a dry county, with Lynchburg itself prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages, making it a curious exception in the whiskey industry.

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About the Jack Daniel's Straight Rye

Jack Daniel's Straight Rye is a Tennessee rye whisky from the United States. It comes from the famous Jack Daniel's distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. For more than a century the brand made just one core recipe. This bottle finally changed that long story. Jack Daniel's Straight Rye carries the first new grain recipe here since before Prohibition. The mashbill is built on 70 percent rye grain. Corn and malted barley fill out the rest of the bill. That high rye content drives the flavour from the start. You meet cinnamon, cracked black pepper and warm nutmeg up front. A layer of sweet caramel and soft vanilla follows close behind. The grain spice keeps the whole pour lively and bright. What makes this rye whisky special is how the distillery makes it. The new spirit drips slowly through thick beds of sugar maple charcoal. This step is called the Lincoln County Process. It is the same charcoal mellowing used on classic Tennessee whisky. The process trims the harshest notes from the young spirit. It leaves a rounder and far smoother drink in the glass. Few American ryes get this kind of patient care. The result is a rye that still feels gentle on the tongue. Spice and toasted oak sit beside a hint of leather. A touch of ripe banana rounds out the finish. The grain gives real bite while the charcoal keeps things easy. At its heart this is a bold yet approachable American rye. The team built it for drinkers who crave more spice. Enjoy it neat to taste the full balance of the spirit. It rewards a slow and unhurried pour by the glass.