Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye 2020 Special Release

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye 2020 Special Release — a cask strength Tennessee straight rye from the Jack Daniel Distillery, bottled directly from a single barrel at its natural cask strength without dilution, one of the most intense rye expressions the Lynchburg distillery has released.

The 2020 Special Release Barrel Proof Rye is one of the rarer expressions from Jack Daniel's limited single barrel rye program — applying the same single barrel, no-dilution approach of the Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey to the 70% rye mash bill. The result is a rye whiskey at full cask concentration: the grain spice, pepper, and complexity of the rye category amplified by natural barrel proof, with the Lincoln County Process charcoal mellowing providing the smoothness that makes Jack Daniel's rye distinctive among cask strength ryes.

Tasting Notes

• Nose: Intense rye spice, pepper, and grain at cask strength, with caramel, charred oak, and the Lincoln County vanilla and sweetness beneath
• Palate: Bold rye energy at full barrel proof — cinnamon, pepper, grain, and charred oak with the Tennessee charcoal mellowing's signature smoothness threading through
• Finish: Long and assertive with rye spice, oak, and caramel

Specs

• Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, Tennessee (est. 1866)
• Style: Tennessee Straight Rye Whiskey, Single Barrel, Cask Strength (Lincoln County Process)
• Mash Bill: 70% rye, 18% corn, 12% malted barley
• Release: 2020 Special Release
• Bottling: Uncut at natural barrel proof
• Size: 750ml

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What proof is the 2020 Barrel Proof Rye? Cask strength — varies by barrel. The exact proof is documented on the bottle label.
• How does it compare to the standard Single Barrel Rye? Single Barrel Rye is cut to 94 proof. Barrel Proof Rye is bottled at natural cask strength — significantly more intense with more concentrated rye spice and oak.
• How does this compare to the 2023 release? Both are from the same Jack Daniel's single barrel barrel proof rye program, but different vintage years produce different individual barrel characters.