Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Heritage Barrel is a limited Special Release Tennessee Whiskey that celebrates the early craftsmanship of the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, and stands among the most distinctive bottles the brand has ever produced. What makes it special begins with the barrel itself. Rather than the heavily charred barrels used for standard Jack Daniel's, the Heritage Barrel is built with a low temperature, heavy toast and only a light char, inverting the usual approach to draw deep caramel and wood sugar flavors from the oak while dialing back the bold charcoal smoke. The whiskey is also filled at an unusually low 100 degree barrel entry proof, well below the industry norm, a quality over quantity choice that lets the grain bill and the toasted wood assert themselves during maturation. Aged at least seven years at the very top of one of the highest elevation barrelhouses, 1-09 on Coy Hill, where heat and airflow are most intense, then bottled one barrel at a time at 100 proof, every bottle is a unique single barrel expression. The result is a soft, honey forward oak profile layered with vanilla custard, graham cracker, toasted marshmallow, candied fruit, baking spice, and a long brown sugar finish, genuinely unlike anything else in the Jack Daniel's lineup. Limited, individually drawn from a single barrel, and prized by collectors and drinkers alike, the Heritage Barrel rewards both the display shelf and the glass. Enjoy it neat or over a single large cube to let the toasted barrel character shine, and pair it with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, or a charred steak.
ABV / Proof
| Distillery |
Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, Tennessee |
| Producer |
Brown-Forman |
| Category |
Tennessee Whiskey |
| Expression |
Single Barrel Special Release Heritage Barrel, Limited Edition |
| Barrel |
Heavy Toast, Light Char, 100 degree barrel entry proof |
| Mashbill |
80% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 8% Rye |
| Age |
At least 7 Years |
| Maturation |
Barrelhouse 1-09, Coy Hill (high elevation) |
| Process |
Charcoal Mellowed (Lincoln County Process) |
| ABV |
50% |
| Proof |
100 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep amber with rich molasses tones.
Nose: Soft toasted oak with vanilla custard, graham cracker, caramel, and cinnamon baking spice.
Palate: Rich and honey forward, with vanilla, marshmallow, toffee, candied fruit, brown sugar, and toasted oak.
Finish: Long and lingering, with brown sugar, toasted marshmallow, and warm oak.
FAQ
What makes the Heritage Barrel different? It uses specially built barrels with a heavy toast and light char, rather than the usual heavy char, and a low 100 degree barrel entry proof. This combination draws out softer, sweeter, more honey and vanilla forward oak character.
What proof is it? It is bottled at 100 proof, or 50 percent ABV. The proof is fixed, though as a single barrel release each individual bottle comes from its own barrel.
How old is it? It is matured at least seven years in one of the distillery's highest elevation barrelhouses, 1-09 on Coy Hill.
Is it a bourbon? It meets many bourbon criteria, but Jack Daniel's markets it as Tennessee Whiskey, distinguished by the charcoal mellowing step known as the Lincoln County Process.
How should I drink it? Neat or over a single large ice cube to highlight the toasted barrel influence. It pairs beautifully with dark chocolate, roasted nuts, or a charred steak.
Where can I buy Jack Daniel's Heritage Barrel online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
