While I’ve been impressed by some of the best Australian whiskeys this year and continue to love my Scotch, I’ve been riding the bourbon train these last few months. The caramel, the vanilla, the banana—I simply can’t get enough of the stuff right now. However, that all paused when this premium Jack Daniel’s whiskey came across my desk. Triple Mash takes the favourite parts of my bourbon nerdery and turns them up to eleven: flavour, price point, and finish.
I’ve always had a soft spot for a bottle of Tennessee whiskey, and few bottles represent better value than Old No.7. However, rather controversially, Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash is NOT a Tennessee whiskey. The brand calls it a ‘blended straight whiskey,’ we’ll explain why below. All you need to know is that it’s delicious.
It’s the latest edition of the brand’s premium ‘Bottled-in-Bond’ series, and JD is levelling up by sticking to strict bottled-in-bond laws. Expect honey sweetness, grain spice, and dry oak on the palate alongside a smooth mouthfeel and 100-proof (50% ABV) kick, and we’d highly recommend this for those whiskey drinkers who want to take a break from those heavy bourbons and ryes.
Let’s look closer at the whiskey that made us put down bourbon for a month—Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash (from AUD$109.99).
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Price: from AUD$109.99
Proof: 100 (50% ABV)
Age statement: No age statement, but at least four years
Location: Lynchburg, Tennessee
Here’s what you get in Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash:
- 60% Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye Whiskey
- 20% Jack Daniel’s Bonded Tennessee Whiskey
- 20% Jack Daniel’s Bonded American Malt Whiskey
This is a blended straight whiskey with ‘bottled-in-bond’ certification. It’s not bourbon, and it’s not Tennessee whiskey, but it is a high-quality liquid. It’s not a Tennessee whiskey because state law defines Tennessee whiskey in the following way:
- Must be distilled in Tennessee from at least 51% corn
- Must be aged in new charred oak barrels
- Must have undergone the Lincoln County process (filters new-make spirit charcoal layers)
It does not have at least 51% corn, but it does adhere to the strict laws of the Bottled in Bond Act of 1897. This law states that a single distiller must distil a bonded whiskey during a single distilling season, mature it in a government-bonded warehouse for at least four years, and bottle it at 100 proof (50% ABV).
Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash ticks all those boxes but is not beholden to the strict state laws, and as such, the result is a unique blend that injects the whiskey with unique bonded rye flavours with hints of malt. We encountered a smooth mouthfeel with banana, plenty of barley, and jammy berries, mostly strawberry and raspberry, before a nice long finish. Is it a game-changer? No, but it’s a great bourbon alternative and works perfectly for someone who loves spicy rye and those looking for a traditional American single malt alternative.
You can pick up a Jack Daniel’s Triple Mash bottle for $109.99 from all good bottle shops in Australia. We’ve included links to buy below for your convenience. Please drink responsibly!
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