Jack Daniel's Tennessee Tasters No. 003 Barrel Reunion #1 Red Wine Barrel Finish Straight Tennessee Whiskey 375ml

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Tasters No. 003 "Barrel Reunion #1" Red Wine Barrel Finish is a highly innovative, limited-edition 90 Proof (45% ABV) Straight Tennessee Whiskey launched in the spring of 2019 by the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Serving as the third experimental installment in the brand’s acclaimed Tennessee Tasters' Selection series, this site-exclusive expression explores the boundary-pushing impact of secondary wood maturation. It arrives in a collectible 375ml flask-style vessel, providing a unique showcase of how a barrel's lifecycle can drastically alter the final character of a charcoal-mellowed spirit.

The technical engineering and naming convention of this bottling celebrate a literal full-circle wood journey. "Barrel Reunion #1" signifies an unusual cooperage timeline: the heavy white oak barrels utilized for this batch were originally handcrafted by Jack Daniel's coopers and used to mature flagship Tennessee whiskey. Once emptied, these exact casks were transported to a local Tennessee winery to age fine regional red wine. After the wine was harvested, the fruit-soaked barrels returned home to the Lynchburg rackhouses to be refilled with a small batch of mature Jack Daniel's whiskey for a secondary finishing period, beautifully reuniting the original distillate with its native wood staves.

Legendary former Master Distiller and Master Taster Jeff Arnett personally steered and approved this experimental blending run. Arnett's underlying objective was to harness the deep, wine-soaked oak fibers to thread sophisticated layers of dark orchard fruit directly into the grain without masking the traditional character of the core recipe. Prior to initial aging, the spirit underwent the historic Lincoln County Process, dropping slowly through ten feet of sugar maple charcoal, before its extended multi-barrel journey extracted an uncommon balance of dry fruit acidity and soft wood tannins.

The distillery's formal flavor profile introduces an aromatic bouquet that opens on rich blackberry jam, dark plums, orange popsicles, gingerbread, and toasted oak. The full-bodied, rounded palate shifts into a delightful, nutty texture, driving robust layers of roasted peanuts, almond croissants, and oatmeal cookies balanced by sweet raspberry jam and milk chocolate. It rounds out on an exceptionally deep, vibrant finish characterized by whispers of dark cherry, persistent wood char tannins, and a gentle wine-barrel dryness that clean out the palate.

For serious spirits archivists and dedicated collectors, Barrel Reunion #1 represents a milestone acquisition from the brand’s inaugural wave of official finishing experiments, making it a mandatory anchor for complete series flights. Originally sold as an exclusive, small-volume allocation available only through select registers across the state of Tennessee and the Lynchburg distillery visitor center, this pristine, beautifully preserved 375ml bottle stands out as a masterclass in site-specific cooperage storytelling.

• Size: 375ml
• Proof: 90 Proof (45% ABV)
• Age: Non-Age Stated (NAS) — Stated Age approx. 5 Years Old
• Origin: Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA
• Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery
• Whiskey Type: Straight Tennessee Whiskey, Red Wine Barrel Finished
• Cask/Cooperage: Handcrafted white oak barrels; finished in ex-Jack Daniel's / Tennessee Red Wine casks
• Bottling: Released Spring 2019; limited distillery‑exclusive small batch allocation
• Series: Jack Daniel's Tennessee Tasters' Selection (Release No. 003)
• Selection: Curated and approved by former Master Distiller Jeff Arnett
• Tasting Notes: Nose: Blackberry jam, dark plums, gingerbread, butterscotch, and toasted oak. Palate: Roasted peanuts, almond croissants, raspberry jam, oatmeal cookies, and milk chocolate. Finish: Long, rounded, and clean with cherry whispers, blackberry notes, and lingering wood char.