Jack Daniel's Single Barrel 100 Proof Bottled in Bond

A higher proof, retail exclusive JD single barrel edition, one that mantains the Jack Daniel's Profile, you can easy guess it is from them with just smelling it, but it actually delivers some clean tasting notes that make it a very enjoyable dram. Bottled at 50%abv (100% proof). The nose is a little dull. Bananas, red fruits a d maraschino cherries. Maybe some maple syrup. The palate is very nice. Very smooth. The typical charcoal JD note, mixed with bananas and some nuttiness. Aftertaste is also very nice. Is where most of the notes are found. Pepper, Oak spice, Sawdust, Dulce de leche and Hints of smoke. Overall this is a good dram, and maybe a collectible item if you are a Jack Daniel's fan. 82/100.

I am doing a tasting tonight of Jack Daniels Sinatra Select 4/5 , No 27 gold 3.75/5 and the 100 proof bottle and bond travel exclusive 4/5 The 100 proof bottle maybe my favorite of the 3 I would say it rates evenly with the Sinatra and the Sinatra has certain Nuances as it's definitely a very refined spirit and at the same time the 100 bottle in bond is definitely less refined but I think overall it's a very enjoyable pour If the senatra and the bottled in bonds were the same price I would definitely pick the Sinatra but considering that it is I believe 5 times the price it's a nice bottle to already have but don't think I buy another

Wow… this is one hell of a whiskey. Definitely the best Jack I’ve ever had… I’d take it over Sinatra (had a bottle and killed half of it). My friend picked it up at the Duty Free in London on the way home, and I am blessed to have it. It’s very robust and full of sweet caramel, baking spice, and candy corn, with a nice long butterscotch finish… and it lingers forever. That higher proof over the standard 94 proof makes a huge difference to me. I will cherish the hell out of this bottle, both for the story, and the amazing profile.

The 50% ABV was a very pleasing strength. More intense flavour and kick than a typical 40% whisky, but not so overpowering as some cask strength whiskies can be - right in the sweet spot. The most prominent taste for me is brown sugar - I can't pick out the other flavours in the background. This is very good, but not cheap either (US$56 at the dutyfree). I'll enjoy drinking this, but I wonder if there are better values at this pricepoint. We'll see how I feel when the bottle is finished ;)

A good next step for whiskey beginners. It introduces a few more interesting notes on the nose and palate and emphasizes oak flavors. The nose has an interesting combo of oak, leather and vanilla. The palate is a similar situation with the usual vanilla but with some banana and strong oak spice. This whiskey isn't very hot and has a medium palette. Overall great value but nothing to crazy or complex.

Dry, bananas always present, definetely potent, fruity, full flavored, I’m not quite decided yet if 50% abv is something I appreciate. The alcohol is really coming through. I’m writing this post with my first drink of this bottle, maybe it’s just an acquired taste.