Jack Daniel's 12 Year For Sale Review

Jack Daniel's isn't just a whiskey brand that everyone recognizes, they're one of the few remaining distillers that's actively pushing their boundaries on the aging front. Whether it's with their relatively new line of bonded expressions or their more established aged offerings, the company continues to push limits on how much time they can get in the barrel and still create a great whiskey at a reasonable price point. This latest release, the 12 year for sale, is a fine example of their ability to balance tradition and innovation.

The 12 Year for Sale is the latest installment in the Jack Daniel's Aged Series and the oldest aged expression the company has ever released. It's part of their annual releases and follows last year's release of the 10-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey. Master Distiller Chris Fletcher says the series is "a chance for us to celebrate our history and heritage while introducing newer whiskeys that capture advances in our industry."

With the 12 Year for Sale, you get a whiskey that's a bit bolder at 107 proof. It's a smooth whiskey that's perfect neat or on the rocks and it has the power to hold up in the most premium cocktails. The flavor profile is rich, complex and offers a long finish that is sure to please whiskey enthusiasts everywhere.

On the nose, the whiskey offers a Jack daniels 12 remarkably balanced and pleasant blend of tobacco and leather with a good helping of toasted oak and butterscotch notes. This is a more studious interpretation of the classic Jack Daniel's nose and offers a nice contrast to the fruit forward nose that the 10 year offered.

The palate is equally well balanced with notes of buttered grits, maple syrup and light vanilla blossom. The 107 proof points are restrained and never sting your tongue or overpower the flavors. They also lend themselves to a lingering finish that is warm and inviting without being too long or overpowering.

While technically Jack Daniel's meets the requirements to be classified as bourbon, the distillery chooses not to accept this designation because they use the Lincoln County Process and see it as a distinct product. As a result, the 12 Year is a true Tennessee Whiskey and not just a bourbon.

If you're in the market for a quality whiskey at a good price point, then look no further than this new release from Jack Daniel's. With the added benefits of the longer aging time and the rich flavor profile, it's an outstanding offering that any whiskey lover should check out.