Its whiskey as nature intended itbottled straight from the barrel at its full proof. Intense, smooth, and remarkably varied, Barrel Proof is bottled at anywhere from 125 to 140-proof, taking Jacks trademark vanilla and toasted oak flavours to bold new levels.

An exclusive bottling for La Maison Du Whisky celebrating their 65th Anniversary.

This version named Full-Bodied & Robust shows Jack Daniels in a particularly heady and powerful light. Chilli, burnt wood, enveloping floral fragrances, a magnificent chocolate bitterness and notes of coal are the ingredients in a palette of aromas and flavours that also showcases the spirits sharp character.

Tasting Notes:

Nose:concentrated, powerful. Very hot (Espelette pepper, paprika), chocolatey and fruity (blood orange) and at the same time reproducing the aromas of an unctuous and cereal (maize) spirit, the first nose is voluptuous. Fans will also appreciate the notes of slightly burnt apricot tart found in the aroma palette. Others will be inspired by the superbly authentic powdery, waxy and floral notes (lavender, iris butter).

Appearance:deep orangey copper.

Palate:lively, heady. Picking up exactly where the nose left off, the attack brings an almost exact reproduction of iris butter. On the mid-palate, toffee, liquorice, coffee and gentian root highlight a beautifully chocolate and nobly woody bitterness. The end of the palate evokes a smooth and refreshing brown ale.

Overall:long, rich. Revealing notes of carrot cake, the start of the finish is a perfect summary of the nose and palate. The sharp end of the finish returns not only to the spirit but also to the ashy and sooty character of this iconic Tennessee whiskey. The retro-nasal olfaction takes us to the foot of the ample charcoal-filled filtration tanks. The empty glass is chocolatey (100%), spicy (ginger, cinnamon) and empyreumatic (varnish).