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Jack Daniel’s 12 Years Old Batch 2

American Whiskey Jack Daniel's
  • Distiller

    Jack Daniel's

  • Bottler

    Jack Daniel's

  • ABV

    53.5%

  • Age

    12 Years

  • Price $200+

Released in February 2024, this is the second batch of Jack Daniel's 12 Year Old, the highest-age-stated product from the modern era of the historic Tennessee whiskey brand. Distilled from a mashill of 80% corn, 12% malted barley and 8% rye, this whiskey was aged 12 years after undergoing Jack Daniel's' classic charcoal mellowing process. Jack Daniel's has in recent years begun making whiskeys that are older, proofed higher and in some cases feature cask finishes. In short, Jack is now making whiskey for whiskey enthusiasts rather than focusing solely on the masses with affordable, simplistic expressions like Old No. 7 and flavored products. We've loved this strategic shift, and the products coming out of Lynchburg have consistently impressed.

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Aggregated Reviews
  • Raided Score: 91
  • Distiller
  • By Jake Emen
  • Flambeed bananas and salted caramel are prominent on the nose, along with barrel char, and powdered sugar-dusted beignets.
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  • Raided Score: 95
  • Whiskey Consensus
  • By Matthew Evans
  • Overall, this release showcases a deeper complexity compared to the 10-year variant, making it a standout in the Aged Series.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • Amongst The Whiskey
  • By Nick Anderson
  • Rich, clear tones that depart from the Jack norm but should still resonate with fans.
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  • Raided Score: 88
  • Drinkhacker
  • By Christopher Null
  • Rather tannic on the back end, but not without some level of noirish appeal. Less spice-laden than Batch 1, but still a big departure from the JD formula.
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  • Raided Score: 94
  • VinePair
  • By David Thomas Tao
  • Fans will be relieved to learn Batch 2 is also delicious whiskey, accessible to nearly every spirit drinker and satisfying to even the pickiest among us. It’s a bottling that helps solidify a position among hotly anticipated yearly releases.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • The Whiskey Wash
  • By Nino Kilgore-Marchetti
  • It is still a touch-off for me on the finish, but that’s not as big of a deal for this expression.
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  • Raided Score: 92
  • Breaking Bourbon
  • By Jordan Moskal
  • Rich flavors help define the latest Jack Daniels 12 Year Tennessee Whiskey, which will have fans of the brand wishing that this was a year-round release.
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  • Raided Score: 88
  • The Daily Pour
  • By T8ke
  • Jack Daniel’s is proving that it has an eye for both creativity and consistency. This release is super enjoyable, satisfying and complex, and I like knowing we’ll most likely see new batches again next year!
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House Review
  • Nose:

    Rich oak, sweet buttercream, heavy banana, praline, peanut brittle and toffee.

  • Taste:

    Rich palate. Heavy sweetness, peanut brittle and banana toffee, brûlée, sweet toffee, caramel and pepper.

  • Finish:

    The finish is long, rich, sweet, complex and toffee-driven.

  • Overall:

    Jack Daniel’s is proving that it has an eye for both creativity and consistency. This release is super enjoyable, satisfying and complex, and I like knowing we’ll most likely see new batches again next year!

  • Score:

    88

  • Disclosure: The producer provided this sample to review free of charge, and without expectation of review or rating.

  • By T8ke
  • Our in house critic rates spirits on a scale of 0-10 (10 best) and is aggregated the same as external sources