Jack Daniel's Distillery Series #17: High Angel's Share 69.2% ABV

Jack Daniel’s Distillery Series Selection #17: High Angel’s Share at 69.2% ABV

Jack Daniel’s 2016 Distillery Series Selection No. 17 38 cl celebrates a rare, experimental approach from Jack Daniel’s, marking the return of a technique unseen in the Distillery Series for eight years. This 8-year-old Tennessee whiskey was matured at the very top of the Coy Hill warehouses, where the environment encourages a “high angel’s share” evaporation rate, resulting in a uniquely concentrated spirit. Bottled at a cask strength of 69.2% ABV, this release embodies a bold expression of Jack Daniel’s craftsmanship distilled in 2016 and bottled in 2024.

Maturation & Flavor Profile

Stored under intense heat on the warehouse’s uppermost floor, the barrels lost more volume to evaporation than usual. This process intensified the whiskey’s flavors, concentrating the wood’s influence and producing a robust and rich character. The distillery notes the spirit offers a palate wrapped in brown sugar, banana bread, and a hint of maple syrup, followed by a long finish defined by balanced oak and warmth.

Master Distiller’s Statement

Chris Fletcher explains, “This release is a perfect example of what happens when we let nature take the lead. By resting these barrels on the very top floor of our Coy Hill barrelhouse, the intense heat increased the angel’s share over the years. What’s left behind in the wood is a beautifully concentrated profile that showcases a whole different side of our traditional Tennessee Whiskey.”

Release & Availability

Jack Daniel’s 2016 Distillery Series Selection No. 17 38 cl is presented in a 375 ml half bottle, priced at $44.75. This limited bottling is a must-try for enthusiasts interested in elevated cask strength single malt expressions. It is available exclusively through Spiritory.

Jack Daniel’s 2016 Distillery Series Selection No. 17 38 cl offers a fierce and refined taste of Jack Daniel’s experimental legacy, encapsulating eight years of exceptional maturation under atypical conditions.