Description
Jack Daniel’s 12 Year Old Tennessee Whiskey is described as having a sweet, creamy profile with notes of pipe tobacco, seasoned oak, and butterscotch. The nose often reveals sweet pipe tobacco, warm seasoned oak, and a light vanilla bean. The palate features creamy butterscotch, caramelized brown sugar, and toasted grain. The finish is lingering and warming, with notes of oak spice, dried fruit, and soft leather.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the tasting notes:
Nose:
- Sweet: Often described as sweet and creamy, with a dominant maple note.
- Tobacco: Pipe tobacco is a consistent note, often described as sweet and aged.
- Oak: Seasoned oak is another consistent note, contributing a warm, woody aroma.
- Vanilla: A light vanilla bean note is also common.
- Other: Some reviewers also note aromas like plum, butterscotch, and cherry skins.
Palate:
- Creamy: A creamy texture is a prominent characteristic.
- Butterscotch: Butterscotch is a consistent flavor, often described as sweet and creamy.
- Caramel: Caramel notes, both caramel-butterscotch brittle and gooey caramel, are also common.
- Brown Sugar: Caramelized brown sugar adds a touch of sweetness.
- Toasted Grain: A touch of toasted grain can be detected.
- Other: Some reviewers also note flavors like banana pudding, Nilla wafers, and even cola.
Finish:
- Lingering: The finish is often described as lingering and warming.
- Oak Spice: Oak spice adds a touch of warmth and complexity.
- Dried Fruit: Dried fruit notes, like plum or cherry, can be present.
- Soft Leather: A hint of soft leather can also be detected.
Additional Notes:
- Batch Variations: While the general flavor profile remains consistent, individual batches may have slight variations.
- Aged in Upper Floors: Jack Daniel’s 12 Year is aged in the upper floors of the barrelhouse before being moved to lower ricks, which is believed to contribute to its distinct flavor profile.
- 107 Proof: It is bottled at 107 proof, which is a factor in its character.
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