While perusing my local catch-all emporium (Costco) this squat, precocious little bottle caught mine eye. Though hesitant to put forth forty-five dollars for a Brown-Forman product (I’ve been burned before. I’m looking at you, double-oaked) I bit the bulleit and readily placed it in my cart next to my non-gmo vegetables, organic hummus, and shop-vac. Upon returning home I excitedly popped the cork and aggressively shoved my nose over the mouth of the bottle. Inhaling enthusiastically, I began to choke and sputter. I put the bottle down and took a step back, eyeing it suspiciously. After regaining composure, I assured myself it was simply the nose of an un-aged rye, nothing to fear, really. Arms extended, I gingerly poured myself a glass. Nodding to myself confidently I, breathing through my mouth, took a sip. Now I wish I could report that the taste had some redeeming qualities, something to make up for the assaulting and abrasive scent, but I can’t. I will say, however, that shop-vacs are excellent at getting non-Newtonian fluids out of carpet.
About this bottle
Jack Daniel’s Unaged Rye is the first distillate since Prohibition that the company has used a new grain recipe and the first ever where the lead grain has been rye. Bottled at 80 proof and available in limited release it is a must for those who enjoy great “White Dog” or raw distillate.
How it tastes
Measured across 14 flavor axes. Tap a note to find other bottles that lead with it.
Reviews
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The most superior of unaged whiskies that I have tasted. Yes: it IS raw...but still good. You know how carpaccio is a dish composed of raw beef tenderloin? It's good! The tenderloin is better when properly cooked, but you still won't pass up a well executed carpaccio. That is how this rye is to me. Not at all disappointing. In fact: much better than I expected. I have taken three pours from my buddy Patrick's bottle...and I will probably finish it.
It's interesting to have in my collection as a conversation piece. I personally don't care for it. This is very strange, I have no experience with any other unaged rye. This is like Brewers yeast. Takes me back to the still house at Lynchburg. I have yet to find a redeeming flavor anywhere in this bottle, and I'm done searching. Unfortunately, I bought two bottles because I thought it was going to be limited & hard to fine. So naive I was.
Interesting and different. One for the collectors only I think though. A bit rough...
this was so bad it hurt my neck... #PainInTheNeck
Interesting, herbal, tequila like.
Tastes like this
Closest flavor profiles across the whole catalog.
