Jack Daniel's 12-Year-Old Whiskey Tops New Aged Series Batches
Jack Daniel's has launched its latest Aged Series with new whiskey releases aged 10, 12, and 14 years. Since its inception in 2021, this collection continues to impress. Recently reviewed by Jonah Flicker from Robb Report, the standout is the 12-year-old variant, boasting 107 proof, praised for its exceptional balance. The 10-year-old version measures 97 proof, while the 14-year-old offers 117.6 proof, a significant drop from an earlier batch. Flavor notes identified include cocoa, dark chocolate, and cinnamon, among others. Each bottle is priced around $100, with a potential 15-year-old release speculated for the future.
Key facts
- Jack Daniel's Aged Series launched in 2021.
- New batches released: 10-year-old (batch five), 12-year-old (batch four), 14-year-old (batch two).
- 12-year-old is 107 proof; 10-year-old is 97 proof; 14-year-old is 117.6 proof.
- First batch of 14-year-old was 126.3 proof.
- 12-year-old is praised as the best of the three.
- Tasting notes: cocoa, dried mango, dark chocolate, caramel, black pepper, cinnamon, banana.
- Suggested retail price is $100.
- Critic Jonah Flicker writes for Robb Report.
- Master distiller Chris Fletcher leads the team.
- Old No. 7 is aged 4-5 years at 80 proof.
Entities
Artists
- Jonah Flicker
- Chris Fletcher
Institutions
- Jack Daniel's
- Robb Report
- Knob Creek
Locations
- Tennessee