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Whiskey Review: Jack Daniel's 12-Year Tennessee Whiskey

Introduction Today, we’re diving into Jack Daniel's 12-Year Batch 1. Last week, we tried Jack Daniel's 10-Year, but now we’re stepping up with this older, higher-proof offering. At 107 proof, it feels like a sweet spot for us—enough kick without being overwhelming. The mash bill is Jack’s standard 80% corn, 8% rye, and 12% malted barley, so the main difference here is the time spent in the barrel. This bottle carries an MSRP of $95, so we’re ready to see if the quality justifies the price. This review is taken from our episode " Past Lives / Jack Daniel's 12-Year Tennessee Whiskey ." Click the link to listen to this review in audio fromat. Nose Bob: Right away, even sitting six or eight inches away from the glass, I’m hit with banana pudding. Way more banana than I got on the 10-Year. Brad: Oh yeah, this banana is the most pleasant version of Jack Banana I’ve ever smelled. It’s oaky, with some caramel and brown sugar rounding it out. Ther

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