Jack Daniel's A Splendid Pick for Blackwell's Single Barrel Rye Whisky Personal Collection

Jack Daniel’s “A Splendid Pick” Single Barrel Rye from Blackwell’s Personal Collection is a bold, spice-forward Tennessee Rye whiskey (47% ABV) featuring a robust 70% rye mash bill—brimming with ripe fruit, warm toasted oak, and a lingering, pleasantly spicy finish.

🧾 Key Details

• Type & Strength: A single‑barrel selection of Jack Daniel's Rye, bottled at 47% ABV (94 proof) for Blackwell’s

• \Mash Bill: Composed of 70% rye, 18% corn, and 12% barley—the first major grain‑bill change in Jack Daniel’s history 

• Proofing & Barrel: Drawn from a charred American white‑oak barrel, labeled under Jack Daniel’s “Personal Collection” series 

👃 Aroma & Flavor Profile

• Nose: Complex aromas of ripe orchard fruit (think pear/apple), with hints of caramelized sweetness and gentle spice atop toasted oak 

• Palate: Full‑bodied and spicy—bold rye spice frames the palate, followed by layers of fruit (plum, dark cherry), subtle oak, and softened by maple‑like sweetness from the barrel finish 

• Finish: Warming and lingering, with a mix of toast, oak spice, and a gentle peppery kick that stays neat.

🎖 Single‑Barrel & Store Pick Context

• Unique Expression: As part of Jack’s Single Barrel Personal Collection, each barrel imparts distinct character—no blending across barrels, resulting in unique flavor notes and strength 

• “A Splendid Pick” Label: Barrel chosen by Blackwell’s on August 15, 2022—highlighting its standout quality for their rye lineup 

💬 Reception & Enthusiast Notes

“Extraordinarily fruity… brown sugar… burnt marshmallow… roasted pecans” 

“Complex flavors of ripe fruit mingle with light toasted oak… rich with spice and a pleasant lingering finish” 

✅ Final Take

This bottle offers a bold, fruit‑driven rye with balanced sweetness and oak spice. It’s ripe-tasting and approachable, yet still delivers the signature rye backbone and drying finish. It’s perfect for sipping neat or as a richly flavored base in robust cocktails like the Manhattan or Old Fashioned.