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The Jack Daniel Distillery recently introduced the brand’s Distillery Series Selection #12, a straight Tennessee whiskey finished in Oloroso Sherry casks. 

This is just the latest in the distillery’s line of experimental whiskeys that feature Jack Daniel’s classic Tennessee whiskey with an additional layer of complexity.

But when we say limited, that’s for sure … Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series is only available in Tennessee, and only in small amounts. 

This latest expression has a mash bill of 80% corn, 12% malted barley, and 8% rye and is charcoal mellowed before entering into new, charred American white oak barrels. It’s later finished in Oloroso Sherry casks for an additional three years.

“We first used Oloroso Sherry Casks with our American Single Malt, and it was only natural to continue experimenting with them to craft innovations that only Jack Daniel’s could,” said Chris Fletcher, Jack Daniel’s master distiller. “What resulted was something completely unique that further elevates the complexity of Old No. 7 but maintains a balanced profile.”

Fletcher said the straight Tennessee whiskey has an aroma of sweet citrus on the nose, which builds to a taste of rich baking spices, nutmeg and caramel. Its finish has notes of red fruit, achieved through the maturation in the Sherry casks.

Selected by Whiskey Taster Randall Fanning, who recently retired after nearly 50 years with the brand, Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series Straight Tennessee Whiskey Finished in Oloroso Sherry Casks is bottled at 90 proof and will be available in select stores in Tennessee and at the White Rabbit Bottle Shop at the Jack Daniel Distillery. It comes in 375ml bottles with a suggested retail price of $41.99.

For more information, check out www.jackdaniels.com.