LYNCHBURG — It’s par of the distillery’s popular Distillery Series and it can only be purchased in Lynchburg and other spots in Tennessee. This past week The Jack Daniel Distillery introduced Distillery Series Selection #13 – a Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey twice barreled in new, charred American white oak barrels. It is the latest in the distillery’s line of experimental and innovative whiskeys.

Like all Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye Whiskeys, the latest Distillery Series expression has a unique grain bill of 70 percent rye, 12 percent malted barley and 18 percent corn. The rye whiskey is charcoal mellowed before being matured in a new, charred American white oak barrel. After maturation, the rye whiskey was entered into a second new, charred American white oak barrel for an additional two and half years.

“Our Tennessee Rye is a take on rye whiskey that is uniquely Jack Daniel’s. The 70% rye grain bill allows the whiskey to shine through with just the right amount of spiciness and boldness,” said Chris Fletcher, Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller. “We’re excited to add a limited-edition expression to our rye lineup with this release, which introduces the whiskey to a second barreling to create a profile with even more depth and character.”

Twice barreling the whiskey brings together flavors of charred oak and a hint of blackstrap molasses, building to a finish of fresh spearmint, anise and dry baking spices with aromas of sweet smoke and burnt sugar on the nose.

Selected by Whiskey Taster Jason Marski, Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series Twice Barreled Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey is bottled at 107 proof (53.5% abv) in 375ml bottles. It is now available in select stores in Tennessee and at the White Rabbit Bottle Shop at the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg with a suggested retail price of $41.99.For more information, visit the Jack Daniel’s website. •

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