The Jack Daniel Distillery introduces Distillery Series #16, a barrel proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey finished in table syrup barrels, as the latest innovation in its Distillery Series line of experimental whiskeys. 

The new expression begins with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Rye Whiskey, crafted from a mash bill of 70% rye, 18% corn, and 12% malted barley and matured in new charred white oak barrels. The rye whiskey is then finished in barrels that once held a Southern-style table syrup, adding rich layers of sweetness that complement and elevate its bold rye character. 

“The Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series is all about exploring new ideas, and the complex nature of our Tennessee Rye Whiskey makes a great canvas for experimentation,” Byron Copeland (pictured), Jack Daniel’s Barrel Maturation Manager and Master Taster, said in a news release. “Thanks to what we can do with our barrels, the finish adds a sweetness and depth that’s completely unique but unmistakably Jack.” 

Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series #16 is bottled at 111.4 proof (55.7% abv) in 375ml bottles. It will be available exclusively in Tennessee and at the White Rabbit Bottle Shop in Lynchburg starting December 6, coinciding with the annual lighting of the Jack Daniel’s Barrel Tree. The suggested retail price is $44.75 plus tax.

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About Jack Daniel’s

Officially registered by the U.S. Government in 1866 and based in Lynchburg, Tenn., the Jack Daniel Distillery is the first registered distillery in the United States and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jack Daniel’s is the maker of the world-famous Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey and related products. Today, Jack Daniel’s is a true global icon found in more than 170 countries around the world and is the most valuable spirits brand in the world, as recognized by Interbrand. For more information, visit www.jackdaniels.com. For more information, visit www.jackdaniels.com.