Jack Daniel’s Heritage Toasted
Overall Score: 7.75/10
Overall Value: 4.5/5
Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery
Classification: Tennessee Whiskey
Company: Brown-Forman
Release Date: Ongoing
Proof: 100
Age: 7 Years
Mashbill: 80% Corn, 12% Malted Barley, 8% Rye
Color: Molasses
MSRP: $70 (2025)
The Barrel Bros’ Review
The nose on this Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel Heritage Toasted is the standout feature of this pour—rich, deep, and layered in a way that rivals one of our favorites — Coy Hill. Dark red fruit dominates right away: blackberry, black cherry, raisin, and plum. Those notes blend with cinnamon, apple, and a custard-like richness. There’s also caramel fudge, cola, hints of freeze-dried banana, and even a touch of cedar. It’s dark, sweet, and endlessly rewarding the longer it sits.
The palate comes across lighter than the nose suggests—likely due to the lower proof—but the flavor is still compelling. Sweet notes lead the way: cherry pie, raisin, soft port-like sweetness, and even a tootsie roll–style chocolate. A chalky black-cherry candy note comes through along with touches of leather and dark oak. It doesn’t lean heavily on typical toasted-barrel flavors, but what’s here works really well.
The finish stays sweet and pleasant. Banana crème pie, fig newton, cherry, and plum linger alongside a bit of toasted char. A subtle pancake-and-butter note shows up late, adding warmth. There’s just a touch of alcohol bite and a slightly sharp edge at the very end, but nothing that detracts too much.
This bottle delivers a highly enjoyable experience, especially on the nose, which is exceptional. The palate is flavorful and dessert-forward, and the overall character stands shoulder-to-shoulder with many premium JD offerings. The finish could be a little rounder, but that’s a minor critique in an otherwise strong showing. At its MSRP, it feels like a great deal, and it’s even better if you find it on sale. With this becoming a regular release, it’s an easy review to recommend—especially for fans of sweeter, fruit-forward, toasted whiskeys.
If you’re looking for specific notes from our Barrel Bros, read their individual reviews below!
Advertisement
Individual Reviews
The Rye Guy Says
Score: 7.5/10
Value: 4/5
THE NOSE:
Rich custard, caramel fudge, hint of freeze dried banana, cherry jolly rancher, and a bit of the dark profile of Cola.
Dark and rich is the best way to describe the nose.
THE TASTE:
Initially I get sweet tootsie roll. But then something about the profile reminds me of Black Cherry warheads, not the sour part but the chalky flavor along with the candy.
I get a bit of a leather and dark oak profile as well, bordering on cedar.
THE FINISH:
I get a bit of buttered pancake which is really pleasant, and light fig newton.
BUY OR PASS?
I’m really excited for this to become a shelf staple. It's a really developed bourbon with some unique profiles. I’d love for the finish to be a bit more rounded out but thats probably only a minor gripe while under direct review.
It’s a very enjoyable toasted barrel from Jack Daniels.
The Hunter Says
Score: 8/10
Value: 5/5
THE NOSE:
Flat-out awesome. It immediately reminds me of Coy Hill with its deep, dark red fruit notes—blackberry, black cherry, raisin, plum.
There’s even cinnamon and apple in the mix.
It’s one of those noses that just keeps opening up and giving more.
THE TASTE:
Much lighter than the nose suggests, mostly because of the lower proof, but the flavors are still really nice.
The red fruit and cinnamon carry through, and I get cherry pie and a soft port-like sweetness—maybe even a little raisin.
What surprises me is that I’m not getting strong toasted notes, but everything I am getting tastes great.
THE FINISH:
It stays sweet all the way. Banana crème pie shows up, with cherry and plum lingering after each sip.
There’s a touch of toasted char, but it’s at a level I enjoy.
Maybe a tiny bit of alcohol bite at the end, but nothing harsh.
BUY OR PASS?
Overall, the nose is a home run, and the sweetness ties the whole experience together. I’d stack this bottle up against most of Jack Daniel’s higher-end offerings. I’m thrilled it’s becoming a regular release.
One tip: if the first pour feels a little bitter, let the bottle open up—it got noticeably better on my second tasting.
