Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey is a landmark release from the Lynchburg distillery, the first age stated whiskey Jack Daniel's had offered in more than a century when the inaugural batch arrived, and the anchor of the brand's annual Aged Series. For most of its modern history, Jack Daniel's flagship Old No. 7 has been released without an age statement, typically maturing around four to five years, which makes a fully matured ten year old expression a genuine departure and a showcase of the distillery's deep barrel stocks and modern whiskey making expertise. Under Master Distiller Chris Fletcher, grandson of longtime master distiller Frank Bobo, the whiskey was crafted to honor the lineup of age stated whiskeys available in Jack Daniel's own era, right down to a label that nods to the original cartouche from a century ago. What sets this whiskey apart is not only its age but its journey through the barrelhouse: the barrels first rested on the upper floors, where heat drives intense interaction with the wood, for several years before being methodically relocated to lower, cooler floors to gently extend maturation across a full decade. That movement, combined with Tennessee's dramatic seasonal swings, yields a whiskey that is both richer and drier than standard Jack Daniel's. Built on the classic mashbill of 80 percent corn, 12 percent malted barley, and 8 percent rye and mellowed drop by drop through ten feet of sugar maple charcoal in the signature Lincoln County Process, it is bottled at 97 proof. The result is a mature, balanced, and well mannered Tennessee whiskey layered with caramel, banana, dark fruit, oak, and bittersweet cocoa, released in limited annual quantities and eagerly sought by collectors and Jack Daniel's enthusiasts alike.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Jack Daniel's |
| Distillery |
Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, Tennessee |
| Producer |
Brown-Forman |
| Category |
Tennessee Whiskey, Aged Series |
| Expression |
10 Year Old |
| Age Statement |
10 Years |
| Mashbill |
80% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 8% Rye |
| Maturation |
Aged 10 years in new charred oak; matured on upper floors then moved to lower floors; mellowed through sugar maple charcoal (Lincoln County Process) |
| Bottling |
Limited annual release |
| ABV |
48.5% |
| Proof |
97 |
| Bottle Size |
750ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Tennessee |
Tasting Notes
Color: Rich deep amber, like looking through burnt sugar glass.
Nose: Sweet caramel, brown sugar, and banana, with vanilla, charred oak, and dried dark fruit.
Palate: Oak forward and surprisingly dry, with charred tannic oak, dried raisins, tobacco leaf, and layers of dark fruit and bittersweet cocoa.
Finish: Long, with sweet tobacco, spice, and warm butterscotch.
FAQ
Why is Jack Daniel's 10 Year significant? It was the first age stated whiskey Jack Daniel's released in over 100 years and is the foundation of the brand's annual Aged Series.
What proof is it? 97 proof, or 48.5 percent ABV, consistent across its annual batches.
What is the mashbill? The classic Jack Daniel's recipe of 80 percent corn, 12 percent malted barley, and 8 percent rye, mellowed through sugar maple charcoal.
How was it aged? The barrels rested on upper barrelhouse floors for several years before being moved to lower, cooler floors to extend maturation to a full ten years.
Is it a Tennessee whiskey or a bourbon? It is a Tennessee whiskey, made with the Lincoln County Process of charcoal mellowing, though it meets the technical requirements of bourbon.
Where can I buy Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts, with fast insured shipping nationwide.
