Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) Announces Jack Daniel's single barrel selections - Available December 21st

The Ohio Division of Liquor Control (OHLQ) has announced the availability of Jack Daniel's single barrel selections beginning at select locations (list below) on Saturday, December 21st at 9am. For this release, the state worked with Jack Daniel's Master Distiller Jeff Arnett to select 12 barrels available exclusively in Ohio.

For this release, there are three types: Single Barrel Select, Single Barrel Rye, and Single Barrel, Barrel Proof.

Single Barrel Select - Four barrels bottled at 94 proof (47% alcohol) and sells for $44.99 + tax for a 750 ml bottle. 

• Barrel 19-0588
  Nose: Cinnamon and clove
  Taste: Caramel and apricot
  Finish: Lingering
• Barrel 19-05892
  Nose: Caramel and sweeter notes
  Taste: Butterscotch, chocolate, smaller spice notes
  Finish: Medium
• Barrel 19-05907
  Nose: Dried fruit and citrus
  Taste: Fruit forward with oakey tones
  Finish: Buttery and vanilla
• Barrel 19-05904
  Nose: Spicy, tobacco dried cherries
  Taste: Apricots and butterscotch
  Finish: Medium

Single Barrel Rye - Four barrels also bottled at 94 proof (47% alcohol). These sell for $49.99 + tax for a 750 ml bottle.

• Barrel 19-06597
  Nose: Vanilla and banana
  Taste: Buttery, smooth, with mild spice
• Barrel 19-03678
  Nose: Fruit notes and pepper
  Taste: Heavy spice
  Finish: Long
• Barrel 19-06607
  Nose: Fruity and floral
  Taste: Black pepper and toffee
  Finish: Medium
• Barrel 19-06611
  Nose: Pear and apple
  Taste: Buttery and oaky
  Finish: Long

Single Barrel, Barrel Proof - Four barrels bottled between 125-140 proof (62.5 - 70% alcohol) and will sell for $64.99 + tax.

• Barrel 19-15073
  Nose: Brown sugar
  Taste: Dark peppery spice
  Finish: Long
• Barrel 19-15074
  Nose: Dried fruit and vanilla
  Taste: Cinnamon and other spices, notes of hazelnut
  Finish: Long
• Barrel 19-15075
  Nose: Sweeter notes and aromatics
  Taste: Black pepper, maple syrup
  Finish: Long
• Barrel 19-15076
  Nose: Brown sugar and aromatics
  Taste: Black pepper, hazelnut, and dried fruits
  Finish: Long

My Take

Historically, I haven't been a huge Jack Daniel's fan. When I was starting out, it was always Jim or Jack and I found I preferred Jim more, which is one of the early reasons I gravitated to bourbon over whiskey and scotch. Having said this, there are a ton of Jack Daniel's fans out there... In fact, I always keep a bottle of Gentleman Jack on hand for when they visit.

When I look at the reasons if a certain release is worthwhile, I look at number of locations, allocation per location, uniqueness of the bottles, and price. Based on that criteria, if you are a Jack fan, this is a release worth checking into. There are 16 locations across the state with over 150 bottles at each location. These bottles are unavailable on a daily basis in Ohio and the prices are reasonable. If I were going to the release (be at the store at least 30 minutes before opening), I'd be most interested in the Single Barrel, Barrel Proof at $64.99 + tax.

If you go to any of the locations on December 21st or end up buying a bottle, drop a note in the comments with your thoughts.


Locations (alphabetical by city)

Acme 
1835 W. Market St., Akron       
Single Barrel Rye: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-06607   
Single Barrel: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-05907           
Single Barrel, Barrel Proof: 42 Bottles, Barrel 19-15076

Queen City Wine & Spirits         
113 E. Fifth St., Cincinnati         
Single Barrel Rye: 54 Bottles, Barrel 19-03678   
Single Barrel: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-05892           
Single Barrel, Barrel Proof: 42 Bottles, Barrel 19-15074

Chateau Wine & Spirits
2131 Polaris Parkway, Columbus           
Single Barrel Rye: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-06597
Single Barrel: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-05886           
Single Barrel, Barrel Proof: 42 Bottles, Barrel 19-15073

Fine Wine & True Spirits       
6080 Wilmington Pike, Dayton       
Single Barrel Rye: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-03678   
Single Barrel: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-05892           
Single Barrel, Barrel Proof: 42 Bottles, Barrel 19-15074

Defiance Beverage Center         
1100 N. Clinton Rd., Defiance   
Single Barrel Rye: 54 Bottles, Barrel 19-06597   
Single Barrel: 54 Bottles, Barrel 19-05886           
Single Barrel, Barrel Proof: 36 Bottles, Barrel 19-15073

Giant Eagle     
2173 Stringtown Rd., Grove City
Single Barrel Rye: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-06597   
Single Barrel: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-05886           
Single Barrel, Barrel Proof: 42 Bottles, Barrel 19-15073

Middletown Fine Wine & Spirits
721 Breiel Blvd., Middletown   
Single Barrel Rye: 54 Bottles, Barrel 19-03678   
Single Barrel: 48 Bottles, Barrel 19-05892           
Single Barrel, Barrel Proof: 30 Bottles, Barrel 19-15074

World Wines & Liquor 
8760 Mentor Ave., Mentor       
Single Barrel Rye: 66 Bottles, Barrel 19-06607   
Single Barrel: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-05907           
Single Barrel, Barrel Proof: 48 Bottles, Barrel 19-15076

Cap & Corks     
25141 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted           
Single Barrel Rye: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-06611   
Single Barrel: 48 Bottles, Barrel 19-05904           
Single Barrel, Barrel Proof: 42 Bottles, Barrel 19-15075

Giant Eagle     
7939 Day Dr., Parma   
Single Barrel Rye: 66 Bottles, Barrel 19-06607   
Single Barrel: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-05907           
Single Barrel, Barrel Proof: 48 Bottles, Barrel 19-15076

Bassett's Market           
3994 East Harbor Rd., Port Clinton         
Single Barrel Rye: 66 Bottles, Barrel 19-06611   
Single Barrel: 54 Bottles, Barrel 19-05904           
Single Barrel, Barrel Proof: 42 Bottles, Barrel 19-15075

Wine Works   
1550 Commerce Rd., Springfield
Single Barrel Rye: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-03678   
Single Barrel: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-05892           
Single Barrel, Barrel Proof: 42 Bottles, Barrel 19-15074

Marino's Beverage Depot         
5829 Monroe St., Sylvania     
Single Barrel Rye: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-06611   
Single Barrel: 54 Bottles, Barrel 19-05904           
Single Barrel, Barrel Proof: 42 Bottles, Barrel 19-15075

Twinsburg Beverage   
9224 Darrow Rd., Twinsburg     
Single Barrel Rye: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-06607   
Single Barrel: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-05907           
Single Barrel, Barrel Proof: 42 Bottles, Barrel 19-15076

Giant Eagle     
2700 Mahoning Ave., Warren   
Single Barrel Rye: 66 Bottles, Barrel 19-06611   
Single Barrel: 54 Bottles, Barrel 19-05904           
Single Barrel, Barrel Proof: 42 Bottles, Barrel 19-15075

Winerak Market           
2336 Maple Ave., Zanesville     
Single Barrel Rye: 60 Bottles, Barrel 19-06597   
Single Barrel: 54 Bottles, Barrel 19-05886           
Single Barrel, Barrel Proof: 36 Bottles, Barrel 19-15073


Source: OHLQ