363: Jack Daniel's New Tanyard Hill Rye & Heritage Barrel with Chris Fletcher

In this episode of The Bourbon Lens Podcast, Jake and Scott sit down with Chris Fletcher, Master Distiller at Jack Daniel's Distillery, to discuss several of the most exciting recent and upcoming releases from the historic Tennessee distillery.The conversation covers the debut of Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Tennessee Whiskey, a new year-round offering built around barrels matured at the distillery's highest elevations. Chris walks through the unique Heritage Barrel program, how lower barrel entry proof and warehouse placement influence flavor, and why this release reflects Jack Daniel's traditional approach to whiskey making.Jake and Scott also dive into the latest Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Special Release Tanyard Hill Rye, a barrel proof Tennessee rye aged in one of the distillery's earliest barrelhouses located atop the historic Tanyard Hill site. The group discusses how location-driven maturation, long aging, and high proof combine to create a powerful and complex rye whiskey.Additional topics include the introduction of a new 3-liter Jack Daniel's bottle, the continued evolution of Jack Daniel's limited and special releases, and the distillery's high-profile partnership with McLaren Formula One, two-time reigning World Constructors' Champions. Throughout the episode, Chris shares insight into how Jack Daniel's balances heritage, innovation, and global reach while staying rooted in Lynchburg.Featured Whiskeys & Release DetailsJack Daniel's Single Barrel Heritage Barrel Tennessee WhiskeyDistillery: Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, TNWhiskey Type: Tennessee WhiskeyMash Bill: 80% corn, 8% rye, 12% malted barleyProof: 100 proof (also barrel entry proof)Age: 8 yearsMSRP: $69.99 (2025)Availability: Year-round, Single Barrel CollectionMatured at least seven years in Jack Daniel's highest-elevation barrelhouses, Heritage Barrel delivers a soft oak nose with vanilla and graham cracker, followed by rich flavors of vanilla, marshmallow, and toffee. The finish lingers with brown sugar and oak, offering a balanced, classic Tennessee whiskey profile.Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Special Release Tanyard Hill RyeWhiskey Type: Barrel Proof Tennessee Rye WhiskeyMash Bill: 70% rye, 18% corn, 12% malted barleyDistillation Date: November 2015Barrelhouse: Tanyard Hill Barrel House 1Proof Range: 130.2–148.8 proof (65.1%–74.4% ABV)Bottle Size: 700mLMSRP: $79.99Availability: Limited, nationwideAged in one of the earliest barrelhouses on the Jack Daniel's campus, Tanyard Hill Rye showcases dark fruit and sweet oak aromas, with flavors of candied mint, dark chocolate, and baking spice. The finish brings clove, sweet tobacco, and oak, highlighting the intensity and depth that come from long aging and barrel proof bottling.Stream this episode on your favorite podcast platform, and if you enjoy what you hear, we'd love for you to leave us a review.Cheers,Scott & JakeBourbon Lens Image Credit: Jack Daniel Distillery