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Jack Daniels Distillery Series Selection #10

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Whiskey Review: Jack Daniels Distillery Series Selection #10

We review Jack Daniels Distillery Series Selection #10, a straight Tennessee whiskey barreled in charred white oak and finished with toasted pecan wood chips to add depth and character.
  • Charles Steele is an attorney and whiskey enthusiast with a penchant for the peculiar.
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Tasting Notes:

About:
This Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series Selection #10 was initially matured in charred virgin American white oak casks and then finished with an infusion of toasted pecan wood chips. The whiskey was chosen by Randy “Goose” Baxter – a long time Jack Daniel’s employee – for bottling. The 10th bottle in the limited edition Distillery Series, this Tennessee Whsikey was released in October 2022.
Appearance:
Maple syrup with slow forming legs.
Nose:
Sugar roasted pecans, a hint of alcohol, but honestly that’s about all.
Palate:
This is how I experienced this whiskey: we start with standard Jack profile it evolves into a sweeter whiskey and pinnacles with the tastes of pecan pie crust and disappears. There is a dry woodiness to it, which is nice. This tastes almost like Gentleman Jack with a undercurrent of sugar pecans.
Finish:
The finish dries out the mouth and leaves a soft whisper of oak across the mouth. It is a nice flavor but could easily be overwhelming if it were much more robust.
Comments:
This is a very fine whiskey if you already like Jack Daniels. It is sweet and smooth with just enough bite to be definitively whiskey. I do believe this wouldn’t be worth a national release. However, it is very interesting to have something the people at Jack can learn a lot from. Finishing with pecan chips adds an enjoyable flavor to their base whiskey. I imagine with a more refined profile it could be used to even greater advantage.

Editor’s Note: This whiskey was either bought as a sample by The Whiskey Wash or provided to us as a review sample by the party behind it. Per our editorial policies, this in no way influenced the outcome of this review.

The Importance of Distillery Exclusives

If you want to know more about the mindfulness of a distillery, look for the distillery exclusives. Everything that goes to market for the broader consumer, assuming national or semi-national distribution, is curated and controlled to represent a very specific image of the distillery.

If you’re a small upstart distillery you want to create a name for yourself by bringing to market only the best of what you can offer. Maybe it’s creative, but generally you’re shooting to bring people into your profile. You want people to pick your bottle over the competition. If you’re a national name, you need to respect the consumers who built you up. Either way your ability to try something off the wall can be limited. You can be “unique” within certain parameters.

Which is why I say if you want to see something fun, look for distillery exclusives. Jack Daniels brings excellent whiskey to market. I just reviewed their American Single Malt, which is a national product. I quite enjoyed it to be honest. What I’m reviewing this time around, Jack Daniels Distillery Series Selection #10, is completely different altogether. This is a straight Tennessee whiskey barreled in charred white oak and finished with toasted pecan wood chips to add depth and character.

Jack Daniels is making, for them, a micro-batch of whiskey. To take this to a national market would be a major financial risk. However, release a small sample to a loyal Tennessee faithful and see what lands and what doesn’t. Go from there. I appreciate bold steps, and I appreciate big labels being willing to try something. If you’re ever visiting a major distillery and they have something special at the distillery, pick it up.

Chris Fletcher, Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller, On The Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series

“Our latest Distillery Series release caps off a bold year for Jack Daniel’s. This line gives us the opportunity to innovate and experiment across all stages of our whiskey making process, and I’m proud of every selection we’ve made since it launched,” said Chris Fletcher, Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller.

About The Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series

The Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series is a collection of experimental, limited-edition whiskeys that showcase the distillery’s innovative spirit. Each release explores unique production techniques, finishes, or flavor profiles, offering enthusiasts a distinctive tasting experience.

Selections in the Distillery Series are produced in small batches and are often available exclusively at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, and select locations within the state. This limited availability adds to the exclusivity and appeal of each release. They can be quite difficult to find on the secondary market due to their limited nature.

(Updated November 2024)

Charles Steele

Charles Steele, a Portland-based attorney, is a native of the Pacific Northwest. His legal background provides him with an analytical approach to understanding whiskey and other aged spirits. Primarily a legal writer, freelancing for The Whiskey Wash offers Charles a unique opportunity to showcase his versatility as a writer. Although his preference lies with whiskey and whiskey-based cocktails, he has a profound appreciation for all unique and unconventional liquors, from Malört to Ojen - if it's peculiar, he's intrigued.

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