Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye

Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye — a 70% rye mash bill Tennessee straight rye whiskey from the Jack Daniel Distillery, applying the Lincoln County Process charcoal mellowing that defines all Jack Daniel’s production to a genuine rye whiskey grain bill, producing a category expression unavailable from any other major American distillery.

Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye was a significant departure when it launched — the world’s most recognizable Tennessee whiskey brand releasing a straight rye that applies the Lincoln County Process to a high-rye mash. The 70% rye grain bill produces the category’s characteristic spice, pepper, and grain energy; the charcoal mellowing before barrel entry imparts a smoothness that Kentucky straight ryes at comparable ages don’t have. The result is a rye whiskey that sits between categories — the spice and complexity of straight rye with the distinctive mellowed character of Tennessee whiskey production.

Bottled at 94 proof from a single barrel with full provenance labeling.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Rye spice, black pepper, and grain with caramel, vanilla, and the subtle charcoal character that the Lincoln County Process imparts
• Palate: Spice-forward with cinnamon, pepper, and grain energy balanced by caramel sweetness and the distinctive Tennessee mellowing
• Finish: Medium-long with rye spice and smooth oak tapering into a warm, clean close

Specs

• Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, Tennessee (est. 1866)
• Style: Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey, Single Barrel (Lincoln County Process)
• Mash Bill: 70% rye, 18% corn, 12% malted barley
• ABV: 47% (94 Proof)
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye a straight rye or Tennessee whiskey? It meets the legal definition of both — a Tennessee straight rye whiskey. The 70% rye mash bill qualifies it as straight rye; the Lincoln County Process and Tennessee production qualify it as Tennessee whiskey.
• How does it compare to the standard Single Barrel Select? Single Barrel Select uses the 80% corn mash bill. Single Barrel Rye uses a 70% rye mash bill — spicier, more grain-forward, less corn sweetness, with the same Lincoln County character.
• Is the Barrel Proof Rye version different? Yes — the Barrel Proof Rye version (also available) is bottled uncut at the barrel’s natural cask strength rather than 94 proof, delivering significantly more intensity.