"This limited-edition, barrel-proof Tennessee Rye whiskey is made with the classic JD rye mash bill (70% rye, 18% corn and 12% malted barley) that undergoes an extra maturation/finish in Southern-style syrup barrels. There's a slight molasses-y sweetness here, a fair amount of toasted rye, baking spices and some wood spice."
"The oldest expression ever to emerge from the rickhouses of the iconic Stitzel-Weller Distillery, this very limited release was drawn from 42 barrels laid down in 1993 and hand-selected by Nicole Austin, Diageo's director of American whiskey liquid development and capabilities."
"During maturation but before Diageo acquired Stitzel-Weller Distillery, semi-empty barrels were consolidated to maintain full contact with the wood, which the brand suggests '[preserves] balance and prevents over-oaking despite evaporation.' There's a lot of oak and clove on the nose, but the palate offers a more balanced note of oak, blackberry, brown sugar, ginger, vanilla, caramel and cherry."
Recent whiskey releases showcase diverse offerings across price points and styles. Jack Daniel's Distillery Series Selection #16 presents a barrel-proof Tennessee Rye with 55.7% ABV, featuring molasses sweetness, toasted rye, and baking spices from maturation in Southern-style syrup barrels. Blade and Bow releases a 30-year-old bourbon at 54.5% ABV, the oldest expression from Stitzel-Weller Distillery, with balanced notes of oak, blackberry, brown sugar, ginger, vanilla, caramel and cherry. The brand employed barrel consolidation during maturation to prevent over-oaking. Additionally, On the Rocks offers a ready-to-drink Jim Beam Whiskey Sour at 20% ABV, providing a tart cocktail option with caramel, orange, cherry and nutmeg notes.
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