Tag Archives: Jack Daniel’s Barrel Proof Rye

Tasting Tuesday: Jack Daniel’s Rye Blind Tasting—Six Bottles, Two Hazmats and One Clear Winner

Posted on July 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jack Daniel’s may be famous for Tennessee Whiskey, but its rye lineup deserves more respect. I blindly tasted six Jack Daniel’s ryes — including the Straight Rye, Bonded Rye, Single Barrel Rye, Barrel Proof Rye and two Hazmat-level 2026 Special Releases — to see which bottle came out on top. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: The Great Rye-Off (17 Bottles. Zero Bracket. Maximum Chaos.)

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Seventeen ryes. No bracket. No head-to-head bias. Just blind rankings, reshuffles, eliminations, and a full Sunday of surprises. A few favorites held strong, one long-forgotten infinity bottle shocked me, and one former top seed crashed early. Rye may live in bourbon’s shadow—but after this experiment, it won’t be sitting on the bench anymore. Continue reading →

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Tasting Tuesday: Hazmat vs. Heavyweight

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

A hazmat rye against one of the best bottles on my shelf. The proof difference is real, the flavors are bold, and the lesson is simple: rarity is thrilling—but availability matters. Continue reading →

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