Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old is the oldest age stated whiskey the Lynchburg distillery has released in more than a century, and this is Batch 2, the 2026 release in the acclaimed Aged Series. It marks a meaningful moment for a brand that built its global reputation without age statements at all. Like every Jack Daniel's, it begins with the classic Tennessee whiskey mash bill of 80 percent corn, 12 percent malted barley and 8 percent rye, and it is mellowed drop by drop through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal, the Lincoln County Process that defines the Tennessee whiskey style, before aging 14 long years in new American white oak barrels. Master Distiller Chris Fletcher has noted that the extreme heat of the top warehouse floors means older stock is moved to lower floors so the barrel does not overwhelm the spirit, preserving balance across more than a decade of maturation. This batch is bottled uncut at its natural barrel proof of 117.6, or 58.80 percent alcohol by volume, from batch number 002 marked on the label. Because it is a barrel proof, batch released whiskey, proof and character vary from batch to batch, and this bottle captures batch 2 exactly as it was dumped. It pours a deep mahogany and opens with delectable brown sugar, sweet charred oak, melted caramel, gentle baking spices, molasses and a note of maraschino cherry. The palate is rich and balanced, layering brown sugar, black peppercorn spice, burnt caramel, cinnamon cookie, aged oak, spiced cherry and tobacco leaf. The finish is long, dry and peppery with charred oak, toasted brown sugar, rye spice and a touch of leather. A limited annual release with strong collector appeal, it is best enjoyed neat, given a few minutes to open, with an optional drop of water.
ABV / Proof
| Brand |
Jack Daniel's |
| Distillery |
Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, Tennessee |
| Category |
Tennessee Whiskey (barrel proof, age stated) |
| Mashbill |
80% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 8% Rye |
| Age |
14 Years |
| Process |
Lincoln County Process (sugar maple charcoal mellowed); new American white oak |
| Batch |
002 (2026 release) |
| ABV |
58.80% |
| Proof |
117.6 |
| Bottle Size |
700ml |
| Country |
United States |
| Region |
Tennessee |
Tasting Notes
Color: Deep mahogany.
Nose: Brown sugar, sweet charred oak, melted caramel, gentle baking spices, molasses and maraschino cherry.
Palate: Brown sugar, black peppercorn spice, burnt caramel, cinnamon cookie, aged oak, spiced cherry and tobacco leaf.
Finish: Long, dry and peppery with charred oak, toasted brown sugar, rye spice and light leather.
FAQ
What is Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Batch 2? It is the 2026 release of Jack Daniel's oldest age stated whiskey in over a century, part of the limited Aged Series, bottled uncut at barrel proof.
What proof is this bottle? This bottle, batch 002, is bottled at 117.6 proof, or 58.80 percent alcohol by volume. Proof varies by batch, and batch 1 was released at 126.3 proof.
Is it bourbon? No. It is Tennessee whiskey, made with the Lincoln County Process of charcoal mellowing that distinguishes the style, though it uses a bourbon style mash bill.
How limited is it? It is a limited annual release with no guarantee of future replenishment once a batch sells through, giving it strong collector appeal.
How should I drink it? Neat, allowed to rest a few minutes, with an optional drop of water to open the aromatics.
Where can I buy Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Batch 2 Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey online? Available here at Liquor On Broadway while stock lasts,
