Tag Archives: Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Rye

The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 40: A Rye Blind Across the Phone Line

Posted on June 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Scott and I tried an over-the-phone blind tasting of affordable rye whiskeys. The lineups were not identical, but the conclusion was surprisingly clear: Old Forester 100 Rye stood above the budget rye crowd. Continue reading →

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The Bourbon Cheapskate, Vol. 30: Bonded vs. Single Barrel: When Blind Tasting Picks the Underdog

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

In a blind rye showdown, Jack Daniel’s Bonded Rye unexpectedly outpaced its 94-proof Single Barrel sibling. Side by side, the Single Barrel may have a slight edge in refinement—but when you factor in a $20 price gap, the bonded bottle makes one of the strongest value arguments on the shelf. 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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