Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey bottled straight from the barrel at its natural proof with no water added, ranging 125140 proof depending on the specific barrel, the most intense standard single barrel expression in the Jack Daniel’s permanent lineup.

Single Barrel Barrel Proof takes the Single Barrel Select program one step further: the same individual barrel selection process master tasters identifying barrels at peak flavor from the upper floors of Lynchburg barrel houses but bottled without dilution. Where Single Barrel Select is cut to 94 proof for approachability, Barrel Proof is bottled at whatever natural proof the barrel produced through years of Tennessee’s seasonal cycling. That number varies barrel to barrel, typically 125140 proof, and appears on the bottle label alongside the barrel number, rick number, and barrel date.

The Lincoln County Process charcoal mellowing before barrel entry applies here as well, meaning even at 130+ proof, Barrel Proof retains the distinctive Tennessee smoothness that defines the brand.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Intensely concentrated caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, banana, and brown sugar the full Single Barrel Select profile amplified by cask strength, with dried fruit and pepper emerging with air
• Palate: Bold and rich caramel, dark cherry, charred oak, brown sugar, and warming cinnamon; the Lincoln County charcoal mellowing provides smoothness that makes the proof more approachable than the number suggests
• Finish: Long and warming caramel, oak, and dried fruit persisting with satisfying intensity

Specs

• Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, Tennessee (est. 1866)
• Style: Tennessee Whiskey, Single Barrel, Cask Strength (Lincoln County Process)
• Mash Bill: 80% corn, 12% rye, 8% malted barley
• ABV: Varies by barrel (typically 62.570% / 125140 proof)
• Bottling: Uncut at natural barrel proof
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What proof is Single Barrel Barrel Proof? It varies by barrel typically 125140 proof. The exact proof is printed on each individual bottle label alongside the barrel number and date.
• How does it differ from Single Barrel Select? Same single barrel selection process; Single Barrel Select is cut to 94 proof, Barrel Proof is uncut at natural barrel strength significantly more intense with more concentrated flavor.
• Is Barrel Proof suitable for cocktails? Yes its high proof holds up extremely well in cocktails, particularly Old Fashioneds and Manhattans where the intensity of flavor doesn’t get lost behind ice and mixers.

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