Jack Daniel’s is one of the most recognizable brands worldwide. The latest offering from Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series No. 11 is about to take your sipping experience to an entirely new dimension. This renowned whiskey is finished in tequila barrels. This marks the first tequila barrel-aged whiskey in Jack Daniel’s history.
The Experiment
This experiment was years in making. Series No. 11 is aged in the usual charred white American oak barrels and then finished in tequila barrels. The combination of the classic whiskey and tequila seems unexpected, but Jack Daniel’s has accomplished something flavorful and bold.
No. 11 is well-balanced between vanilla and baking spices, and the brightness of tequila. Hints of oak and orange with ripe agave, clove, and a pop of cinnamon. The finish brings together lemon, cocoa, melon, and the time-tested No. 7 whiskey.
“As one of the most complete distilleries in the world, we’re fortunate to have the ability to experiment with every part of the whiskey making process, and that’s what our Distillery Series is all about,” Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Chris Fletcher said in a news release. “This añejo tequila barrel-finished whiskey pushes the bounds on what people may expect out of a Tennessee Whiskey, yet still has the familiar characteristics that are uniquely Jack Daniel’s.”
Where To Buy
Where to buy? No. 11 is bottled at 90 proof and unfortunately only available at Jack Daniel’s distillery White Rabbit Bottle Shop and very few select retailers. If you don’t live near the distillery, I hope you have good friends so you can get your hands on No. 11.
Closing
Jack Daniel’s will always be known for their famous No. 7. We’re glad to see Jack Daniel’s stepping outside of their traditional box and grow their portfolio. Jack Daniel’s No. 11 will certainly be the industry benchmark when it comes to whiskey aged in tequila barrels. Get your whiskey favorite glass out and drink it neat or on the rocks.
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