Jack Daniel’s Releases New Batches of 10-, 12-Year
Jack Daniel’s today announced the release of Batch 2 of its 12-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey and Batch 3 of its 10-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey. The expressions are the latest in the Jack Daniel’s Aged Series, an annual release of age-stated expressions launched in 2021 to honor the brand’s whiskey-making traditions.
“Our Jack Daniel’s Aged Series has given us the opportunity to produce modern whiskeys that simultaneously capture the essence of the liquid Mr. Jack created over 150 years ago,” Chris Fletcher, Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller, said in a news release. “These releases embody the artistry, passion and craftsmanship that define Jack Daniel’s legacy, and I’m excited for our friends to enjoy this year’s batches of special whiskeys.”
While batches within the Aged Series will have slight variations, the predominant notes of oak, butterscotch and tobacco can be found in each whiskey. The 12-Year-Old Batch 2 has predominant notes of pipe tobacco, oak, and butterscotch, while 10-Year-Old Batch 3 is oak-forward with layers of fruit and cocoa.
Both expressions were charcoal mellowed and aged in new, toasted, and charred American white oak barrels first in the upper floors of our barrelhouse before being relocated to the lower ricks to extend the maturation process. Both share the same grain bill as the classic Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey of 80% corn, 12% malted barley and 8% rye.
The 12-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey Batch 2 is offered at 107 proof (53.5% abv) and the 10-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey Batch 3 at 97 proof (48.5% abv).They are available in limited quantities across the United States this month in700 mL bottles for suggested retail prices of $94.99 and $84.99, respectively.
Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery is the first registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The company is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey, among other signature brands.
For more information, visit www.jackdaniels.com.