Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel’s Twice-Barreled American Single Malt

We’re dipping into the vault for a special pour this week: the 2022 limited-edition release of Jack Daniel’s Twice-Barreled American Single Malt. It’s a bottle we’ve been holding onto for nearly four years, and one that marked a significant shift for the Jack Daniel’s brand.

Crafted under the watch of Brown-Forman master distiller Chris Morris, this American single malt was one of Jack’s first public forays into the category. It’s made from 100% malted barley and undergoes the Lincoln County process of charcoal filtration before aging. First matured in new American oak for just over four years, it’s then finished in freshly emptied Oloroso sherry casks for an additional two years. Bottled at 105.7 proof, this pour blends the structure of American whiskey with the richness of sherry influence.

We’re excited to finally uncork this one and see if it lives up to the hype. Here’s how it fared across our categories.

Nose

Brad:
The nose is beautiful. There’s cocoa, plum, and brown sugar. It has really nice dark stone fruit notes with a hot chocolate-like aroma. I really liked the nose a lot.
Score: 8.5/10

Bob:
There’s a bit of that craft-whiskey note you often get in American single malts, but it’s subtle and comes in at the back. Up front, you get a big wave of brown sugar and molasses, then powdered hot cocoa mix with milk powder and sugar. It’s really decadent, which I wasn’t expecting. I like this a lot.
Score: 8.5/10

Taste

Brad:
I took a sip and was blown away immediately. There’s dark chocolate, cocoa powder, and almost a burnt brown sugar note. Some cherry, a little tobacco near the end. In short, I love this.
Score: 9.5/10

Bob:
This is one of the more bourbon-y tasting single malts I’ve had. It reminds me of bourbons we’ve sampled on hot summer days at the Kentucky Bourbon Festival. There are herbal, vegetal notes like you’d find in a craft bourbon, but it’s still very clearly a single malt. It doesn’t drink like it’s 105 proof: it’s surprisingly easy to sip., maybe bordering on thin, but never astringent. I just wish there were a bit more punch on the palate.
Score: 9/10

Finish

Brad:
Tobacco and oak dominate. There’s a little more baking spice at the end: nutmeg, maybe a hint of clove. It has a nice, almost holiday-spice quality to it. I think it’s a really delicious finish.
Score: 9/10

Bob:
I definitely picked up nutmeg—not so much clove—but it does get into that holiday spice range toward the back end. It reminded me a bit of Midwinter Night’s Dram. No rye notes here, but it has that dark cherry finish. I’m mostly left with tobacco, leather, and some dark stone fruit. I wish it lingered a little longer.
Score: 8/10

Balance

Bob:
It did taper off slightly for me as the pour went on, but overall, if we had tried this back in 2022, it might’ve been in the running for whiskey of the year. This is just really well made.
Score: 9/10

Brad:
All the flavors work together to create a rich, decadent experience, something we don’t often find in American single malt. It has depth and power, and that time in the sherry barrel really served it well.
Score: 9.5/10

Value

Brad:
This had an MSRP of $70. If you could get this for $70, it’s a 10/10 value. Today, it’ll cost you anywhere from $200 to $500. That puts it into luxury territory, but even at those prices, I think it’s still a 7.5 out of 10 on value. I’ll split the difference and give it a 9/10. They priced it right at launch—maybe even underpriced it.

Bob:
This was a one-off release, but if you can find it, it’s worth it. The standard Jack Daniel’s American Single Malt has an MSRP around $100. So if you’re only going to spring for one bottle, look for this one. If it’s on a bar menu at $35–$40 a pour, I’d say go for it.
Score: 8.5/10

Final Scores

Brad: 45.5/50
Bob: 43/50
Average: 44.25/50

Jack Daniel’s Twice-Barreled American Single Malt came just shy of our 45/50 threshold for exceptional whiskey, but it’s a standout pour by any standard. We generally recommend anything above 35/50 as worth trying at a bar, or grabbing a bottle if you’re curious. This one’s no longer easy to find, but if you spot it on a shelf or menu, don’t hesitate. You’re in for a rich, nuanced experience that expands the possibilities of what American single malt can be.