Distiller Notes: Wine EnthusiastTop 100 Sprits of 2022

#1 Whisky Advocate Top 20 of 2022

Jack Daniels Bonded Tennessee Whiskey is Bottled-in-Bond, aged in select barrels for added depth and character. At 100 proof, the flavor delivers layered notes of caramel, rich oak, and spice giving way to a pleasantly lingering finish.

Press Reviews

97WHISKY ADVOCATE

For the team at Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, filling barrels for its Old No. 7 brand, the largest selling American whiskey in the world, has been a nearly all-consuming task over the decades. But there have been some adventures beyond that core label, of course, and this year we were treated to one of themJack Daniels Bonded. In selecting the whiskeys for this final blend, the search was on throughout the warehouses for whiskeys with boldness and depth of color. That search struck gold, as Jack Daniels Bonded emerged to become our 2022 Whisky of the Year. Like all bonded whiskeys, Jack Daniels Bonded was produced in one distilling season, aged for a minimum of 4 years, and bottled at 50% alcohol by volume. Our tasters found gentle aromas of dried herbs, cherry, banana, and well-integrated oak on the nose, leading to a bold palate of honeyed peanuts, brown sugar, dark chocolate, and melted caramel, all accented by peppery spice. Even with its heft and pleasant mature notes, this is still a fresh, vibrant whiskey. Its also one with lots of character, offering a host of flavors that marry well. Jack Daniels Bonded isnt entirely new, as it has been available in global Travel Retail for the past several years. This year became the chosen moment to have it join the permanent range. Its now part of the new Jack Daniels Bonded Series, which seems a likely place where we will find other interesting bonded expressions in the future.

94WINE ENTHUSIAST

Caramel and oak aromas lead the nose, plus a wallop of alcohol heat. The big, oaky palate echoes the caramel note, rounding into a long, warming finish with plenty of mouthwatering butterscotch, clove and peppery heat. Tasty, full-strength and clearly meant for mixing. One of two new permanent expressions added to the line-up in May 2022. Best Buy