Jack Daniel's 14 Year Old Batch 02 Limited Edition 117.6 Proof Tennessee Whiskey (2026) 75cl
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Old Batch 2 is a rare, extended-aged Tennessee whiskey that pushes the brand into true enthusiast territory. It delivers a profile of deep caramel, toasted oak, baking spice, and mature fruit, with a richness and structure that far exceeds standard Jack Daniel’s expressions. This is a serious, limited release—combining long aging with elevated proof to create a whiskey that is both powerful and refined.
Jack Daniel’s 14 Year Tennessee Whiskey is the iconic brand’s first 14 year aged-stated whiskey in more than 100 years. The release joins the annual releases of Jack Daniel’s 10 Year and 12 Year Tennessee Whiskeys.
Produced at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg, this release represents one of the distillery’s most extended aging programs in recent years.
Key production highlights:
Tennessee Whiskey made using the Lincoln County Process (charcoal mellowing). Aged 14 years in new charred American oak barrels. Carefully selected barrels to balance maturity without over-oaking Bottled at higher proof (varies by batch, typically near cask strength). The extended aging significantly transforms the spirit:
👉 Deeper oak integration and tannin structure
👉 Enhanced caramelization and dark sugar notes
👉 Greater complexity and length on the finish
Batch 2 builds on the success of the initial release, continuing the distillery’s push into premium, age-stated whiskey for collectors and enthusiasts.
The barrels spend nearly half of their aging time on the upper floors of the company’s rickhouses before being moved to the first floor to curb evaporation loss and tame the oak extraction from the barrels. This also lowers their proof, and unlike other barrel proof releases from the company, the move to the lower floors resulted in a lower proof Jack Daniel’s whiskey. Jack Daniel’s does not typically move barrels, and their Aged Series marks a major change in how the company stores its barrels.
While not officially labeled bourbon, most of Jack Daniel’s whiskeys meet the criteria for being called bourbon. After distillation, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey undergoes what is referred to as the ‘Lincoln County Process.’ Jack Daniel’s allows its whiskey to drip for six days in 10-foot vats, passing through charcoal made by burning maple wood impregnated with 140 proof Jack Daniel’s whiskey before being put in new charred oak barrels for aging.
TASTING NOTES
Nose: A delectable assemblage of rich, sweet scents instantly communicates that this is a Jack Daniel’s whiskey. With perfect intensity, the aroma starts with seductive notes of dark cherry, deep molasses, light maple, and sweet aged charred oak. While they are first out of the gate, they are not the last, with additional layers of chocolate, aged leather, fresh cigar leaf, and brown sugar added. This may seem overwhelming on paper, but the scents all work in unison and remain easy to decipher. This wonderful aroma encapsulates Jack Daniel’s whiskey to a T. Bright and sweet but stately and seductive, it is easily one of the best aromas found on a Jack Daniel’s whiskey to date.
Palate: As soon as the whiskey hits your tongue, you’ll notice its viscosity. It’s thick and mouthcoating, attaching itself to your taste buds to maximum effect. Assorted dark chocolate-covered notes hit first, revealing a range of cherry, raspberry, caramel, and nougat. Seasoned oak and cigar leaf add a contrasting element to the sweetness that opens the palate, adding further dimension. This is a robust and flavorful sip that uses its proof well and refrains from being overly hot in any way. Beautifully crafted.
Finish: The whiskey’s finish loses much of the nose and palate’s sweetness, and its time in the barrel begins to show. The seasoned oak turns dry, and aged leather, burnt sugar, and oak spice begin to appear. As the taste dissipates, spice lingers, and a light musty oak note blossoms. Dark chocolate is still present, and dark bootstrap molasses can be tasted. It is fully flavored and oak-dominated, yet it is careful not to go overboard despite its high proof. The finish contrasts the palate nicely, showcasing its time spent in the barrel beautifully.
About Jack Daniel's
Jack Daniel's is the best-selling American whiskey in the world. Despite that fact it can legally be categorised as a straight bourbon, it has always shunned this title, preferring to market itself as a Tennessee Whiskey. These are similar to straight bourbons but have the additional requirement of having been filtered through maple wood charcoal, a practice known as the Lincoln County Process. History has not always given the distillery an easy ride though. Tennessee was an early adopter of Prohibition in 1910, and one of the last to repeal it in 1938 (five years later than the repeal at Federal level). Even today the distillery is still located in a "dry" county, meaning none of its products are sold in its hometown or those around it. The distillery was then only operational for four years before being forced to close again during the second world war. Ten years later it was purchased by the Brown-Forman corporation and its fortunes turned for good. Its classic black-labelled Old No.7 brand (named after the distillery’s original DSP number) is now a globally recognised product.
53.5% ABV
70cl
