Jack Daniel's "Green Label" Single Barrel Rye Whiskey

Jack Daniel’s Green Label Single Barrel Rye delivers a refined, slightly fruity rye spiced whiskey with signature Tennessee smoothness. Bottled barrel-select at 94 proof, it offers fruit sweetness, soft oak, and balanced rye character—perfect for neat sipping, casual cocktails, or entry-level rye exploration.

🏺 Origins & Philosophy

• Introduced in January 2016, this is Jack Daniel’s first rye whiskey in over 150 years, featuring a distinctive mash bill of 70% rye, 18% corn, and 12% malted barley—far higher rye content than typical Jack Daniel’s bourbons. It’s filtered through just 3 feet of sugar maple charcoal, preserving both rye spice and Tennessee smoothness.

• Bottled from single barrels, each bottle represents a unique cask selected and bottled at 94 proof (47% ABV)—allowing subtle barrel variation while retaining consistent craft identity.

👃 Aroma

• The nose is aromatic with ripe fruit (apple, pear), honeyed bakery notes, and light toasted oak. Underneath lies the signature rye spiciness—gentle and integrated rather than overtly peppery. The aroma remains clean and inviting without overwhelming ethanol.

👅 Palate & Texture

• On the palate, the rye reveals a balanced interplay of sweet and spice: caramel and vanilla soft sweetness, baking spices, and a subtle rye pepper that stays gentle. The texture is medium-bodied, with a smooth, slightly grain-forward mouthfeel that reflects its Tennessee heritage rather than bold Midwest rye intensity.

🔁 Finish

• The finish is clean and moderately long, with lingering oak spice, gentle rye warmth, and just a hint of fruit or honey. It closes gracefully, leaving a soft, warming impression rather than a harsh burn.

🌟 Style & Identity

• Positioned as a rye-forward yet approachable expression from Jack Daniel’s, it marries rye grain spice with Jack’s trademark mellow Tennessee filtration. While it isn’t as bold as modern barrel-proof rye offerings, it offers elegance in complexity.

• The green label version is simply a newer package update; the spirit and proof remain consistent with earlier red or gold-labeled releases (classic Single Barrel Rye). Reddit threads confirm little difference beyond label color.