Jack Daniel’s Bonded Tennessee Whiskey 700ml

WHISKY ADVOCATE #1 WHISKEY OF 2022: For the team at Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, filling barrels for its Old No. 7 brand, the largest selling American whiskey in the world, has been a nearly all-consuming task over the decades. But there have been some adventures beyond that core label, of course, and this year we were treated to one of themJack Daniels Bonded. In selecting the whiskeys for this final blend, the search was on throughout the warehouses for whiskeys with boldness and depth of color.

That search struck gold, as Jack Daniels Bonded emerged to become our 2022 Whisky of the Year.

Like all bonded whiskeys, Jack Daniels Bonded was produced in one distilling season, aged for a minimum of 4 years, and bottled at 50% alcohol by volume. Their tasters found gentle aromas of dried herbs, cherry, banana, and well-integrated oak on the nose, leading to a bold palate of honeyed peanuts, brown sugar, dark chocolate, and melted caramel, all accented by peppery spice. Even with its heft and pleasant mature notes, this is still a fresh, vibrant whiskey. Its also one with lots of character, offering a host of flavors that marry well. Jack Daniels Bonded isnt entirely new, as it has been available in global Travel Retail for the past several years. This year became the chosen moment to have it join the permanent range. Its now part of the new Jack Daniels Bonded Series, which seems a likely place where we will find other interesting bonded expressions in the future.