Jack Daniel's "Mission Exclusive" Single Barrel Rye 94 Proof 750ml

A funny thing happened a year ago when we went out to Jack Daniel’s to select a Tennessee whiskey barrel: we ended up choosing a rye barrel instead. While we understand that Bourbon (in this case Tennessee whiskey) typically outsells rye by at least 4 to 1 here at Mission, we’re still whiskey purists at heart. That means we go with the best whiskey, no matter what it is, when it’s presented to us because we pride ourselves on our barrel picks. When it came down to the specimens on the tasting table, there was no question as to which barrel we wanted. From over 20 Tennessee whiskey selections and another 10 rye barrel offerings, one whiskey reigned supreme at the end of the afternoon. You’ll understand why when you simply nose the glass. The aromas are decadent and heady, concentrated with graham cracker notes and an opulent bouquet of sweet charred oak. At 47%, it’s far from a heater, but something about the combination of richness and spice is striking, coating the palate with a thick