Experience two sides of Jack Daniel’s high-proof single barrel program with the Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Main Street Liquor Barrel Proof Private Selection Bundle, pairing a 129.3-proof Barrel Proof Rye with a 127.1-proof Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey, both personally selected for Main Street Liquor.
This two-bottle set is built for serious Jack Daniel’s collectors, barrel-proof whiskey enthusiasts and private barrel fans, offering the opportunity to compare two distinct mash bills and two individual barrels at full-strength bottling proof.
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye – Barrel #26-03916
The Rye selection is bottled at a formidable 129.3 proof / 64.65% ABV. Jack Daniel’s crafts its rye from 70% rye, 18% corn and 12% malted barley, then charcoal mellows the whiskey before aging it in new, handmade American white oak barrels. Jack Daniel’s describes Barrel Proof Rye as delivering rich caramel, toasted fruit and an intense, peppery rye finish, although every single barrel develops its own individual flavor profile.
Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey – Barrel #26-03949
The Tennessee Whiskey selection comes in at 127.1 proof / 63.55% ABV, bottled at barrel strength to preserve the concentrated character of its individual cask. Jack Daniel’s describes its Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey as an amplified expression of its signature toasted oak, vanilla and caramel profile, with upper-barrelhouse maturation contributing deeper color and intensified flavor.
Together, the pair makes an excellent comparative tasting. The Barrel Proof Rye emphasizes grain-driven spice, pepper, caramel and fruit, while the Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey leans toward rich oak, vanilla, caramel and classic Lynchburg whiskey character.
Because these are true single barrel private selections, Barrel #26-03916 and Barrel #26-03949 are inherently limited. Once the whiskey from each individual barrel is gone, that exact combination of barrel number, proof and flavor profile cannot be recreated.
Key Features
- Exclusive Main Street Liquor private selections
- Two Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof bottles
- Barrel Proof Rye Barrel #26-03916
- Rye bottled at 129.3 proof / 64.65% ABV
- Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey Barrel #26-03949
- Tennessee Whiskey bottled at 127.1 proof / 63.55% ABV
- 2 x 750mL bottles / 1.5L total
- Full-strength single barrel whiskey
- Personally selected for Main Street Liquor
- Rye mash bill: 70% rye, 18% corn, 12% malted barley
- Charcoal-mellowed Jack Daniel’s whiskey
- Matured in new American white oak barrels
- Excellent side-by-side rye vs. Tennessee whiskey tasting
- Highly collectible individual barrel numbers
- Premium whiskey gift for Jack Daniel’s enthusiasts
Tasting Notes
Barrel Proof Rye – Barrel #26-03916 | 129.3 Proof
Because this is an individual barrel, its exact profile can vary from standard tasting notes.
Nose: Expect concentrated caramel, toasted fruit, rye grain, oak and baking spice.
Palate: Powerful and layered with caramelized sweetness, peppery rye spice, toasted oak and dark fruit, backed by the weight of a 129.3-proof bottling.
Finish: Long, warming and spice-driven with lingering pepper, oak, caramel and rye grain.
Jack Daniel’s officially describes its Barrel Proof Rye with rich caramel, toasted subtle fruit and a peppery rye finish.
Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey – Barrel #26-03949 | 127.1 Proof
Nose: Bold vanilla, caramel, toasted oak and dark fruit, with barrel char and warm spice.
Palate: Full-bodied with rich caramel, vanilla, charred oak, brown sugar and baking spice.
Finish: Long and warming with persistent oak, caramel, vanilla and barrel char.
Jack Daniel’s describes its Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey as an intensified expression of its characteristic toasted oak and vanilla profile.
How to Enjoy
For the best comparison, serve both whiskies neat in separate Glencairn glasses.
Start with the 127.1-proof Tennessee Whiskey, allowing its caramel, vanilla and toasted-oak profile to establish the baseline. Follow with the 129.3-proof Rye, where the higher rye content brings greater pepper, spice and grain intensity.
At these proof levels, a few drops of water are highly recommended. Add water gradually and revisit each glass to reveal additional fruit, caramel, vanilla and spice.
For a slower pour, serve over one large cube. Both can also make exceptionally bold Old Fashioneds, while the Barrel Proof Rye is particularly suited to a high-proof Manhattan or Sazerac.
FAQ
What bottles are included in the bundle?
The bundle includes one Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye Barrel #26-03916 at 129.3 proof and one Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Whiskey Barrel #26-03949 at 127.1 proof.
What is the proof of the Barrel Proof Rye?
Barrel #26-03916 is bottled at 129.3 proof / 64.65% ABV.
What is the proof of the Tennessee Whiskey?
Barrel #26-03949 is bottled at 127.1 proof / 63.55% ABV.
What is the Jack Daniel’s rye mash bill?
Jack Daniel’s Rye uses 70% rye, 18% corn and 12% malted barley.
Are these bottles charcoal mellowed?
Yes. Jack Daniel’s states that its Barrel Proof Rye is charcoal mellowed before aging, and charcoal mellowing is a defining element of its Tennessee whiskey production.
Why will these bottles taste different from other Jack Daniel’s Single Barrels?
Each bottle comes from an individual barrel. Jack Daniel’s notes that variations in the oak and maturation conditions produce differences in nose, color and flavor from barrel to barrel.
Are these barrel proof?
Yes. Both bottles are presented at the proof at which they were selected from their respective barrels rather than reduced to a standard bottling proof.
Will these exact barrels be available again?
No exact single barrel can be reproduced once its bottles are sold through. Barrel numbers 26-03916 and 26-03949 identify these specific selections.
