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Rating 96
Style
American Whiskey
Whiskey
Produced In Tennessee
United States
ABV 63.15%
Availability Limited
Price $150.00 
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Review Updated 2025-03-27

Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey (Batch 1) Review

Over a century ago, Jack Daniel’s Distillery released its famed Tennessee whiskey in age stated versions, including 10, 12, 14, 18, and 21 year expressions. The distilling behemoth re-introduced its age stated line in 2021 with Jack Daniel’s 10 year, and a 12 year version soon followed. Both were critical and commercial hits, garnering rave reviews — and often commanding big markups at retail.

Now, a 14 year old Jack Daniel’s whiskey has hit shelves, the distillery’s first such age-stated expression in more than 100 years. It’s made from the traditional Jack mash bill of 80 percent corn, 12 percent malted barley, and 8 percent rye. And just like the standard No. 7 whiskey, it’s charcoal filtered at 140 proof before barreling.

But given the extended aging, these older Jack releases get some special treatment in the warehouses. The barrels start off on the top two, hottest floors in their respective warehouses. At around the eight year mark, the barrels are rotated down to the bottom floors, which slows the aging process. According to master distiller Chris Fletcher, this first batch of Jack Daniels 14 averaged more than 130 proof after eight years in the upper heat. After the final six years on lower floors, average proof dipped back below 130.

Ultimately, Batch 1 of the modern day Jack Daniel’s 14 was bottled at a cask strength 126.3 proof. The plan is to keep it at batch/cask proof moving forward, while the 10 and 12 year expressions will stay at 97 and 107 proof, respectively.

According to Fletcher, the distillery is closely monitoring more aged stock to see if the whiskey can maintain flavor quality at 18 and eventually 21 year age statements. Jack’s current oldest stocks are just over 15 years.

Let’s see how the new Jack Daniels 14 Year tastes!

Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey (Batch 1) review.

Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey: Stats and Availability

Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey has a suggested retail price of about $150 for a 700 milliliter bottle. In previous years, early batches of the brand’s 10 and 12 year expressions commanded significant markups, and we’re already seeing something similar for the 14 year. Anecdotally, prices have reached four-times MSRP (or slightly more) in certain retail locations and on the secondary market. There will be about 24,000 bottles distributed this year, and Jack Daniel’s 14 is slated to be an ongoing release. It won’t be a common bottle to see at MSRP, but hopefully markups will start to come down after the initial fervor.

Jack Daniel's 14 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 punches through early, barely contained by the tasting glass; upon the first pour, it’s more than noticeable — nearly enveloping — from several feet away. Early sniffs bring hefty barrel char, spiced red fruit, berry compote, cinnamon sticks, dark apple butter, toasted sourdough bread, charred peach, and tart marmalade. There’s simply so much going on here. This 14 year isn’t as concentrated and focused into cinnamon spice as Jack’s higher-proof Coy Hill releases, but instead, it hits a broader sensory swath, resulting in a laundry list of classic American whiskey aromas. Likewise, there’s a hint of trademark Jack Daniel’s brûléed bananas, but it’s a bit dialed back in comparison.

Those red fruits especially build with time, like a spicy, woody raspberry syrup, along with high-octane cherry cordial. Dark chocolate wasn’t one of the first scents I picked up, but it grows on a return sniff, pairing with that fruit to evoke chocolate covered Luxardo cherries. Cedar planks, aspen bark, and wintergreen accumulate with more time in the glass, adding a touch of rye-forward mint to the equation.

But what I’m most struck with on this nose is the unmistakable thumbprint of age. There’s an earthen, funky, toasted wood component that one most often smells walking through an ancient bourbon rickhouse — and likewise, a composite that can translate to some rare and elegantly aged American whiskeys. I’m pleased to report that, on the nose, Jack Daniel’s first 14 year whiskey in over a century wears its age remarkably well.

Taste

For all its 126.3 proof, the first sip of Jack Daniel’s 14 carries an approachable sweetness; it’s chocolatey, nutty, and heavily caramelized, like a Butterfinger crossed with a Heath Bar. Spice (and ethanol) build on the next sip, bringing some expected cinnamon chewing gum, white pepper, and tangy barbecue sauce. More spiced berry compote and Luxardo cherry layers over the next few tastes, mildly tart, though not lip-puckeringly so. I taste noticeably more banana here than the nose hinted at, along with melted French vanilla ice cream. (Both flavors are bolstered by a moderately viscous, creamy mouthfeel.)

By the midpalate, we’re met with a gradual, inviting buildup of tannins. There’s plenty of oak, to be clear, which marches in as if in sequence with the tart fruit. Following that, we’ve got cured tobacco, a little tanned leather, and even more cocoa, at this juncture closer to dark chocolate fudge than a candy bar. There’s a brief moment where I expect the proof to rear its head and tip things over into hot, biting ethanol, but that climax never comes. Instead, we’re met with elevated — but not overpowering — flavor that never loses its footing for the sake of heat.

In this way, Jack Daniel’s 14 Batch 1 tempers itself in a way some of the distillery’s Coy Hill barrels couldn’t quite manage. Though some of those barrels yielded phenomenal flavor, they often did so at the expense of a balanced sip; power through, and you’d be left with one of the best finishes in all of American whiskey. The 14 year might not quite hit the same superlative highs, but it’s a more grounded, consistent experience throughout.

Finish

The finish is long, leaning once again into chocolate covered cherries, nutty candy bars, and a moderate pop of sweet wintergreen. Remarkably, and almost enigmatically, those dry, oaky tannins hold enough influence to counteract the sweetness; it’s truly a finish that somehow has it both ways.

Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey Rating

96/100

Recap

The more time I spent with Jack Daniels’ 14, the more I liked it, as if the ultimate score ticked up a point with each sip. And while it’s tough to not compare this to the brand’s previous Coy Hill bottlings, ultimately, this 14 year Tennessee whiskey stands as a more nuanced, well-integrated exemplar of great bourbon (er, Tennessee whiskey). It’s everything we’ve come to realize Jack Daniel’s is capable of, both dialed up and somehow even more harmonious. It’s a shame we have to wait for the 18 year version, because there’s no way my bottle is going to last long enough for a head-to-head comparison.

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Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey (Batch 1)
Over a century ago, Jack Daniel’s Distillery released its famed Tennessee whiskey in age stated versions, including 10, 12, 14, 18, and 21 year expressions. The distilling behemoth re-introduced its age stated line in 2021 with Jack Daniel’s 10 year, and a 12 year version soon followed. Both were critical and commercial hits, garnering rave reviews — and often commanding big markups at retail. Now, a 14 year old Jack Daniel’s whiskey has hit shelves, the distillery’s first such age-stated expression in more than 100 years. It’s made from the traditional Jack mash bill of 80 percent corn, 12 percent malted barley, and 8 percent rye. And just like the standard No. 7 whiskey, it’s charcoal filtered at 140 proof before barreling. But given the extended aging, these older Jack releases get some special treatment in the warehouses. The barrels start off on the top two, hottest floors in their respective warehouses. At around the eight year mark, the barrels are rotated down to the bottom floors, which slows the aging process. According to master distiller Chris Fletcher, this first batch of Jack Daniels 14 averaged more than 130 proof after eight years in the upper heat. After the final six years on lower floors, average proof dipped back below 130. Ultimately, Batch 1 of the modern day Jack Daniel’s 14 was bottled at a cask strength 126.3 proof. The plan is to keep it at batch/cask proof moving forward, while the 10 and 12 year expressions will stay at 97 and 107 proof, respectively. According to Fletcher, the distillery is closely monitoring more aged stock to see if the whiskey can maintain flavor quality at 18 and eventually 21 year age statements. Jack’s current oldest stocks are just over 15 years. Let’s see how the new Jack Daniels 14 Year tastes! Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey (Batch 1) review.

Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey: Stats and Availability

Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey has a suggested retail price of about $150 for a 700 milliliter bottle. In previous years, early batches of the brand’s 10 and 12 year expressions commanded significant markups, and we’re already seeing something similar for the 14 year. Anecdotally, prices have reached four-times MSRP (or slightly more) in certain retail locations and on the secondary market. There will be about 24,000 bottles distributed this year, and Jack Daniel’s 14 is slated to be an ongoing release. It won’t be a common bottle to see at MSRP, but hopefully markups will start to come down after the initial fervor.

Jack Daniel's 14 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 punches through early, barely contained by the tasting glass; upon the first pour, it’s more than noticeable — nearly enveloping — from several feet away. Early sniffs bring hefty barrel char, spiced red fruit, berry compote, cinnamon sticks, dark apple butter, toasted sourdough bread, charred peach, and tart marmalade. There’s simply so much going on here. This 14 year isn’t as concentrated and focused into cinnamon spice as Jack’s higher-proof Coy Hill releases, but instead, it hits a broader sensory swath, resulting in a laundry list of classic American whiskey aromas. Likewise, there’s a hint of trademark Jack Daniel’s brûléed bananas, but it’s a bit dialed back in comparison. Those red fruits especially build with time, like a spicy, woody raspberry syrup, along with high-octane cherry cordial. Dark chocolate wasn’t one of the first scents I picked up, but it grows on a return sniff, pairing with that fruit to evoke chocolate covered Luxardo cherries. Cedar planks, aspen bark, and wintergreen accumulate with more time in the glass, adding a touch of rye-forward mint to the equation. But what I’m most struck with on this nose is the unmistakable thumbprint of age. There’s an earthen, funky, toasted wood component that one most often smells walking through an ancient bourbon rickhouse — and likewise, a composite that can translate to some rare and elegantly aged American whiskeys. I’m pleased to report that, on the nose, Jack Daniel’s first 14 year whiskey in over a century wears its age remarkably well.

Taste

For all its 126.3 proof, the first sip of Jack Daniel’s 14 carries an approachable sweetness; it’s chocolatey, nutty, and heavily caramelized, like a Butterfinger crossed with a Heath Bar. Spice (and ethanol) build on the next sip, bringing some expected cinnamon chewing gum, white pepper, and tangy barbecue sauce. More spiced berry compote and Luxardo cherry layers over the next few tastes, mildly tart, though not lip-puckeringly so. I taste noticeably more banana here than the nose hinted at, along with melted French vanilla ice cream. (Both flavors are bolstered by a moderately viscous, creamy mouthfeel.) By the midpalate, we’re met with a gradual, inviting buildup of tannins. There’s plenty of oak, to be clear, which marches in as if in sequence with the tart fruit. Following that, we’ve got cured tobacco, a little tanned leather, and even more cocoa, at this juncture closer to dark chocolate fudge than a candy bar. There’s a brief moment where I expect the proof to rear its head and tip things over into hot, biting ethanol, but that climax never comes. Instead, we’re met with elevated — but not overpowering — flavor that never loses its footing for the sake of heat. In this way, Jack Daniel’s 14 Batch 1 tempers itself in a way some of the distillery’s Coy Hill barrels couldn’t quite manage. Though some of those barrels yielded phenomenal flavor, they often did so at the expense of a balanced sip; power through, and you’d be left with one of the best finishes in all of American whiskey. The 14 year might not quite hit the same superlative highs, but it’s a more grounded, consistent experience throughout.

Finish

The finish is long, leaning once again into chocolate covered cherries, nutty candy bars, and a moderate pop of sweet wintergreen. Remarkably, and almost enigmatically, those dry, oaky tannins hold enough influence to counteract the sweetness; it’s truly a finish that somehow has it both ways.

Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey Rating

96/100

Recap

The more time I spent with Jack Daniels’ 14, the more I liked it, as if the ultimate score ticked up a point with each sip. And while it’s tough to not compare this to the brand’s previous Coy Hill bottlings, ultimately, this 14 year Tennessee whiskey stands as a more nuanced, well-integrated exemplar of great bourbon (er, Tennessee whiskey). It’s everything we’ve come to realize Jack Daniel’s is capable of, both dialed up and somehow even more harmonious. It’s a shame we have to wait for the 18 year version, because there’s no way my bottle is going to last long enough for a head-to-head comparison.

Reviewed On: 03-25-2025
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Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey (Batch 1)
Over a century ago, Jack Daniel’s Distillery released its famed Tennessee whiskey in age stated versions, including 10, 12, 14, 18, and 21 year expressions. The distilling behemoth re-introduced its age stated line in 2021 with Jack Daniel’s 10 year, and a 12 year version soon followed. Both were critical and commercial hits, garnering rave reviews — and often commanding big markups at retail. Now, a 14 year old Jack Daniel’s whiskey has hit shelves, the distillery’s first such age-stated expression in more than 100 years. It’s made from the traditional Jack mash bill of 80 percent corn, 12 percent malted barley, and 8 percent rye. And just like the standard No. 7 whiskey, it’s charcoal filtered at 140 proof before barreling. But given the extended aging, these older Jack releases get some special treatment in the warehouses. The barrels start off on the top two, hottest floors in their respective warehouses. At around the eight year mark, the barrels are rotated down to the bottom floors, which slows the aging process. According to master distiller Chris Fletcher, this first batch of Jack Daniels 14 averaged more than 130 proof after eight years in the upper heat. After the final six years on lower floors, average proof dipped back below 130. Ultimately, Batch 1 of the modern day Jack Daniel’s 14 was bottled at a cask strength 126.3 proof. The plan is to keep it at batch/cask proof moving forward, while the 10 and 12 year expressions will stay at 97 and 107 proof, respectively. According to Fletcher, the distillery is closely monitoring more aged stock to see if the whiskey can maintain flavor quality at 18 and eventually 21 year age statements. Jack’s current oldest stocks are just over 15 years. Let’s see how the new Jack Daniels 14 Year tastes! Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey (Batch 1) review.

Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey: Stats and Availability

Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey has a suggested retail price of about $150 for a 700 milliliter bottle. In previous years, early batches of the brand’s 10 and 12 year expressions commanded significant markups, and we’re already seeing something similar for the 14 year. Anecdotally, prices have reached four-times MSRP (or slightly more) in certain retail locations and on the secondary market. There will be about 24,000 bottles distributed this year, and Jack Daniel’s 14 is slated to be an ongoing release. It won’t be a common bottle to see at MSRP, but hopefully markups will start to come down after the initial fervor.

Jack Daniel's 14 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 punches through early, barely contained by the tasting glass; upon the first pour, it’s more than noticeable — nearly enveloping — from several feet away. Early sniffs bring hefty barrel char, spiced red fruit, berry compote, cinnamon sticks, dark apple butter, toasted sourdough bread, charred peach, and tart marmalade. There’s simply so much going on here. This 14 year isn’t as concentrated and focused into cinnamon spice as Jack’s higher-proof Coy Hill releases, but instead, it hits a broader sensory swath, resulting in a laundry list of classic American whiskey aromas. Likewise, there’s a hint of trademark Jack Daniel’s brûléed bananas, but it’s a bit dialed back in comparison. Those red fruits especially build with time, like a spicy, woody raspberry syrup, along with high-octane cherry cordial. Dark chocolate wasn’t one of the first scents I picked up, but it grows on a return sniff, pairing with that fruit to evoke chocolate covered Luxardo cherries. Cedar planks, aspen bark, and wintergreen accumulate with more time in the glass, adding a touch of rye-forward mint to the equation. But what I’m most struck with on this nose is the unmistakable thumbprint of age. There’s an earthen, funky, toasted wood component that one most often smells walking through an ancient bourbon rickhouse — and likewise, a composite that can translate to some rare and elegantly aged American whiskeys. I’m pleased to report that, on the nose, Jack Daniel’s first 14 year whiskey in over a century wears its age remarkably well.

Taste

For all its 126.3 proof, the first sip of Jack Daniel’s 14 carries an approachable sweetness; it’s chocolatey, nutty, and heavily caramelized, like a Butterfinger crossed with a Heath Bar. Spice (and ethanol) build on the next sip, bringing some expected cinnamon chewing gum, white pepper, and tangy barbecue sauce. More spiced berry compote and Luxardo cherry layers over the next few tastes, mildly tart, though not lip-puckeringly so. I taste noticeably more banana here than the nose hinted at, along with melted French vanilla ice cream. (Both flavors are bolstered by a moderately viscous, creamy mouthfeel.) By the midpalate, we’re met with a gradual, inviting buildup of tannins. There’s plenty of oak, to be clear, which marches in as if in sequence with the tart fruit. Following that, we’ve got cured tobacco, a little tanned leather, and even more cocoa, at this juncture closer to dark chocolate fudge than a candy bar. There’s a brief moment where I expect the proof to rear its head and tip things over into hot, biting ethanol, but that climax never comes. Instead, we’re met with elevated — but not overpowering — flavor that never loses its footing for the sake of heat. In this way, Jack Daniel’s 14 Batch 1 tempers itself in a way some of the distillery’s Coy Hill barrels couldn’t quite manage. Though some of those barrels yielded phenomenal flavor, they often did so at the expense of a balanced sip; power through, and you’d be left with one of the best finishes in all of American whiskey. The 14 year might not quite hit the same superlative highs, but it’s a more grounded, consistent experience throughout.

Finish

The finish is long, leaning once again into chocolate covered cherries, nutty candy bars, and a moderate pop of sweet wintergreen. Remarkably, and almost enigmatically, those dry, oaky tannins hold enough influence to counteract the sweetness; it’s truly a finish that somehow has it both ways.

Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey Rating

96/100

Recap

The more time I spent with Jack Daniels’ 14, the more I liked it, as if the ultimate score ticked up a point with each sip. And while it’s tough to not compare this to the brand’s previous Coy Hill bottlings, ultimately, this 14 year Tennessee whiskey stands as a more nuanced, well-integrated exemplar of great bourbon (er, Tennessee whiskey). It’s everything we’ve come to realize Jack Daniel’s is capable of, both dialed up and somehow even more harmonious. It’s a shame we have to wait for the 18 year version, because there’s no way my bottle is going to last long enough for a head-to-head comparison.

Reviewed On: 03-25-2025