Jack Daniel's announces limited release of their highest proof whiskey ever

LYNCHBURG, Tenn. (WZTV) — Five unique batches of the highest proof whiskeys ever released from Jack Daniel's will soon be available only in Tennessee.

During the bottling of the 2021 Single Barrel Special Release Coy Hill High Proof, around 55 barrels were found where the Angel's Share was so high, the liquid inside could not be bottled as Single Barrel selections. Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Chris Fletcher says the Angel's Share is the whiskey lost from evaporation.

"When we found these barrels in our Coy Hill barrelhouses, we immediately knew we had something special," Fletcher said. "But due to the very low yield and incredibly high proofs, we had to be creative in how we bottled these last drops."

The barrels have been batched together by profile to create the Jack Daniel’s Small Batch Special Release Coy High Proof, featuring five unique batches at 143.6, 147.3, 149.8, 153.2, and 155.1 proof.

Tennessee Whiskey lovers can expect an aroma of burnt sugar, cooked fruit and oak with notes of rich molasses and concentrated barrel spice with bold oak. It finishes long and full with layers of char, dried fruit and caramel.

Limited 375ml bottles will be available in Tennessee for beginning July 1. Each bottle has a retail price of $55.

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