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Rating 93
Style
American Whiskey
Whiskey
Produced In United States
ABV 48.5%
Availability Limited
Price $84.99 
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Reviewed 2024-03-13

Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey (Batch 3) Review

It’s fair to say Jack Daniel’s Distillery has been on a hot streak. Its relatively new bonded expressions — Tennessee whiskey, rye, and triple mash — have already earned recognition as quality budget staples. The single barrel, barrel proof expressions have busted some preconceived notions of quality the distillery can accomplish at scale. And the annual special releases have quickly ascended to chase bottle status, even if they don’t all hit the high marks of 2021’s Coy Hill expression.

Jack’s age stated bottlings, currently released annually as 10 and 12 year expressions, have taken things even further. Though flavors (and subsequent ratings) vary from one release to the next, all thus far have showcased how well Jack’s Tennessee whiskey performs with additional time in the barrel. Master Distiller Chris Fletcher has said the distillery has sights set on even older expressions, with age statements that could reach 21 years.

Today, we’re looking at Batch 3 of Jack Daniel’s 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey. It’s made from the classic Jack mashbill of 80 percent corn, 12 percent malted barley, and 8 percent rye. According to a brand press release, the whiskey was “charcoal mellowed and aged in new, toasted, and charred American white oak barrels first in the upper floors of our barrelhouse before being relocated to the lower ricks to extend the maturation process.”

Let’s dive in and see how it tastes!

 

Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey (Batch 3) review.

Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey: Stats and Availability

This third release of Jack Daniel’s 10 Year Old is a limited, nationwide release. (Notably, it’s released in 700-milliliter bottles instead of the more standard 750.) While the MSRP is around $85, this and the 12 year version both tend to command premiums on the secondary market, as well as on some retail shelves. I’ve seen the 10 year version listed for as high as $350 — though to be fair, it wasn’t exactly flying out the door at that price. Personally, anything within $10 of suggested retail is tempting for me on these, assuming I’ve tried and liked the juice beforehand.

Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey Review

As with all of VinePair’s whiskey reviews, this was tasted in a Glencairn glass and rested for at least five minutes.

Nose

The nose starts off with some classic Jack notes I often associate with the single barrel expressions, but with welcome additions. It’s sweet and fruity, leading with bananas foster, poached pear, dark caramel, almond butter, and sweetened condensed milk.

After further time in the glass, spice comes out to play. It’s rich in baking spice, including clove, ginger, and allspice. Interestingly, there’s less cinnamon here than on previous batches I’ve sampled. But it doesn’t detract from the experience much if at all, leaving ample room for those other aromas.

Above and beyond most Jack Daniel’s single barrel expressions I’ve sampled — which are almost always younger, frequently in the six to seven year range — the 10 year features a fascinating relationship between sweet and spicy. They both pull the nose, though not in competing directions, giving the respective scents quite a bit of depth and intrigue.

There’s oak aplenty, along with tanned leather, but neither are overpowering or astringent. That could be a testament to the ABV, and at 97 proof, this whiskey noses with subtle heat and spice that never risks singing the nostrils.

Taste

The nose led me to expect banana-forward sweetness, but the fruit here is much darker: fresh figs, plums, and subtle blackberry. Oak comes in strong right after and coats the tongue in tannic-leaning sweetness; it’s like I just drank a spoonful of barrel-aged maple syrup.

Jack Daniel’s latest 10 year expression is immediately tasty. But it takes a second sip to realize how good this whiskey really is. That wood influence never really lets up throughout, creating a strong backbone of flavor that keeps on giving.

Spice takes longer to develop, not hitting its stride until the mid palate. Clove and ginger are once again present, and sage also enters the mix at the back of the tongue.

I’m digging the mouthfeel — not terribly viscous, but certainly not thin — and like on the nose, the 97 proof feels appropriate. Any higher, and there's a risk of losing this multi-layered sweetness. Any less, and I fear the oak would come across as watery, breaking the careful harmony between wood and sugars.

Finish

The name of the game here is control. The woody, sweet, spicy, and even fruity flavors all linger toward the back of the palate and gradually transition off on the finish. Nothing takes over, and nothing overpowers. One downside is that no particular flavor lingers for minutes on end after each sip, which I might have welcomed. But overall, it’s a safe, gradual decrescendo that ultimately sticks the landing — but doesn’t accrue bonus points along the way.

Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey Rating

93/100

Recap

Batch 3 hits high notes with very few flaws. Save for a mildly short finish, I enjoyed almost every component of Jack Daniel’s latest 10 year whiskey. It’s a strong showing for the distillate’s potential, at an accessible proof point while staying away from over-oaked territory. The relatively high marks here make one wonder how the whiskey will taste at even old age statements. Hopefully, we’ll get a chance to assess that in the coming years.

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Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey (Batch 3)
It’s fair to say Jack Daniel’s Distillery has been on a hot streak. Its relatively new bonded expressions — Tennessee whiskey, rye, and triple mash — have already earned recognition as quality budget staples. The single barrel, barrel proof expressions have busted some preconceived notions of quality the distillery can accomplish at scale. And the annual special releases have quickly ascended to chase bottle status, even if they don’t all hit the high marks of 2021’s Coy Hill expression. Jack’s age stated bottlings, currently released annually as 10 and 12 year expressions, have taken things even further. Though flavors (and subsequent ratings) vary from one release to the next, all thus far have showcased how well Jack’s Tennessee whiskey performs with additional time in the barrel. Master Distiller Chris Fletcher has said the distillery has sights set on even older expressions, with age statements that could reach 21 years. Today, we’re looking at Batch 3 of Jack Daniel’s 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey. It’s made from the classic Jack mashbill of 80 percent corn, 12 percent malted barley, and 8 percent rye. According to a brand press release, the whiskey was “charcoal mellowed and aged in new, toasted, and charred American white oak barrels first in the upper floors of our barrelhouse before being relocated to the lower ricks to extend the maturation process.” Let’s dive in and see how it tastes!   Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey (Batch 3) review.

Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey: Stats and Availability

This third release of Jack Daniel’s 10 Year Old is a limited, nationwide release. (Notably, it’s released in 700-milliliter bottles instead of the more standard 750.) While the MSRP is around $85, this and the 12 year version both tend to command premiums on the secondary market, as well as on some retail shelves. I’ve seen the 10 year version listed for as high as $350 — though to be fair, it wasn’t exactly flying out the door at that price. Personally, anything within $10 of suggested retail is tempting for me on these, assuming I’ve tried and liked the juice beforehand.

Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey Review

As with all of VinePair’s whiskey reviews, this was tasted in a Glencairn glass and rested for at least five minutes.

Nose

The nose starts off with some classic Jack notes I often associate with the single barrel expressions, but with welcome additions. It’s sweet and fruity, leading with bananas foster, poached pear, dark caramel, almond butter, and sweetened condensed milk. After further time in the glass, spice comes out to play. It’s rich in baking spice, including clove, ginger, and allspice. Interestingly, there’s less cinnamon here than on previous batches I’ve sampled. But it doesn’t detract from the experience much if at all, leaving ample room for those other aromas. Above and beyond most Jack Daniel’s single barrel expressions I’ve sampled — which are almost always younger, frequently in the six to seven year range — the 10 year features a fascinating relationship between sweet and spicy. They both pull the nose, though not in competing directions, giving the respective scents quite a bit of depth and intrigue. There’s oak aplenty, along with tanned leather, but neither are overpowering or astringent. That could be a testament to the ABV, and at 97 proof, this whiskey noses with subtle heat and spice that never risks singing the nostrils.

Taste

The nose led me to expect banana-forward sweetness, but the fruit here is much darker: fresh figs, plums, and subtle blackberry. Oak comes in strong right after and coats the tongue in tannic-leaning sweetness; it’s like I just drank a spoonful of barrel-aged maple syrup. Jack Daniel’s latest 10 year expression is immediately tasty. But it takes a second sip to realize how good this whiskey really is. That wood influence never really lets up throughout, creating a strong backbone of flavor that keeps on giving. Spice takes longer to develop, not hitting its stride until the mid palate. Clove and ginger are once again present, and sage also enters the mix at the back of the tongue. I’m digging the mouthfeel — not terribly viscous, but certainly not thin — and like on the nose, the 97 proof feels appropriate. Any higher, and there's a risk of losing this multi-layered sweetness. Any less, and I fear the oak would come across as watery, breaking the careful harmony between wood and sugars.

Finish

The name of the game here is control. The woody, sweet, spicy, and even fruity flavors all linger toward the back of the palate and gradually transition off on the finish. Nothing takes over, and nothing overpowers. One downside is that no particular flavor lingers for minutes on end after each sip, which I might have welcomed. But overall, it’s a safe, gradual decrescendo that ultimately sticks the landing — but doesn’t accrue bonus points along the way.

Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey Rating

93/100

Recap

Batch 3 hits high notes with very few flaws. Save for a mildly short finish, I enjoyed almost every component of Jack Daniel’s latest 10 year whiskey. It’s a strong showing for the distillate’s potential, at an accessible proof point while staying away from over-oaked territory. The relatively high marks here make one wonder how the whiskey will taste at even old age statements. Hopefully, we’ll get a chance to assess that in the coming years.

Reviewed On: 03-13-2024
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POINTS
Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey (Batch 3)
It’s fair to say Jack Daniel’s Distillery has been on a hot streak. Its relatively new bonded expressions — Tennessee whiskey, rye, and triple mash — have already earned recognition as quality budget staples. The single barrel, barrel proof expressions have busted some preconceived notions of quality the distillery can accomplish at scale. And the annual special releases have quickly ascended to chase bottle status, even if they don’t all hit the high marks of 2021’s Coy Hill expression. Jack’s age stated bottlings, currently released annually as 10 and 12 year expressions, have taken things even further. Though flavors (and subsequent ratings) vary from one release to the next, all thus far have showcased how well Jack’s Tennessee whiskey performs with additional time in the barrel. Master Distiller Chris Fletcher has said the distillery has sights set on even older expressions, with age statements that could reach 21 years. Today, we’re looking at Batch 3 of Jack Daniel’s 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey. It’s made from the classic Jack mashbill of 80 percent corn, 12 percent malted barley, and 8 percent rye. According to a brand press release, the whiskey was “charcoal mellowed and aged in new, toasted, and charred American white oak barrels first in the upper floors of our barrelhouse before being relocated to the lower ricks to extend the maturation process.” Let’s dive in and see how it tastes!   Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey (Batch 3) review.

Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey: Stats and Availability

This third release of Jack Daniel’s 10 Year Old is a limited, nationwide release. (Notably, it’s released in 700-milliliter bottles instead of the more standard 750.) While the MSRP is around $85, this and the 12 year version both tend to command premiums on the secondary market, as well as on some retail shelves. I’ve seen the 10 year version listed for as high as $350 — though to be fair, it wasn’t exactly flying out the door at that price. Personally, anything within $10 of suggested retail is tempting for me on these, assuming I’ve tried and liked the juice beforehand.

Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey Review

As with all of VinePair’s whiskey reviews, this was tasted in a Glencairn glass and rested for at least five minutes.

Nose

The nose starts off with some classic Jack notes I often associate with the single barrel expressions, but with welcome additions. It’s sweet and fruity, leading with bananas foster, poached pear, dark caramel, almond butter, and sweetened condensed milk. After further time in the glass, spice comes out to play. It’s rich in baking spice, including clove, ginger, and allspice. Interestingly, there’s less cinnamon here than on previous batches I’ve sampled. But it doesn’t detract from the experience much if at all, leaving ample room for those other aromas. Above and beyond most Jack Daniel’s single barrel expressions I’ve sampled — which are almost always younger, frequently in the six to seven year range — the 10 year features a fascinating relationship between sweet and spicy. They both pull the nose, though not in competing directions, giving the respective scents quite a bit of depth and intrigue. There’s oak aplenty, along with tanned leather, but neither are overpowering or astringent. That could be a testament to the ABV, and at 97 proof, this whiskey noses with subtle heat and spice that never risks singing the nostrils.

Taste

The nose led me to expect banana-forward sweetness, but the fruit here is much darker: fresh figs, plums, and subtle blackberry. Oak comes in strong right after and coats the tongue in tannic-leaning sweetness; it’s like I just drank a spoonful of barrel-aged maple syrup. Jack Daniel’s latest 10 year expression is immediately tasty. But it takes a second sip to realize how good this whiskey really is. That wood influence never really lets up throughout, creating a strong backbone of flavor that keeps on giving. Spice takes longer to develop, not hitting its stride until the mid palate. Clove and ginger are once again present, and sage also enters the mix at the back of the tongue. I’m digging the mouthfeel — not terribly viscous, but certainly not thin — and like on the nose, the 97 proof feels appropriate. Any higher, and there's a risk of losing this multi-layered sweetness. Any less, and I fear the oak would come across as watery, breaking the careful harmony between wood and sugars.

Finish

The name of the game here is control. The woody, sweet, spicy, and even fruity flavors all linger toward the back of the palate and gradually transition off on the finish. Nothing takes over, and nothing overpowers. One downside is that no particular flavor lingers for minutes on end after each sip, which I might have welcomed. But overall, it’s a safe, gradual decrescendo that ultimately sticks the landing — but doesn’t accrue bonus points along the way.

Jack Daniel's 10 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey Rating

93/100

Recap

Batch 3 hits high notes with very few flaws. Save for a mildly short finish, I enjoyed almost every component of Jack Daniel’s latest 10 year whiskey. It’s a strong showing for the distillate’s potential, at an accessible proof point while staying away from over-oaked territory. The relatively high marks here make one wonder how the whiskey will taste at even old age statements. Hopefully, we’ll get a chance to assess that in the coming years.

Reviewed On: 03-13-2024