Experimental. Limited. Highly Sought After.
Jack Daniel's Annual Special Release
A once-per-year limited release exploring unique proofs, grains, finishes, and barrelhouse selections from Lynchburg (launched in 2018).
Quick Facts
Releases by Year
From Heritage Barrel to Coy Hill and Twice Barreled experiments, here’s the year-by-year lineup.
2018 — Heritage Barrel
The inaugural Annual Special Release. Single Barrel ‘Heritage Barrel’—100 proof, heavy toast + char profile.
2019 — Heritage Barrel (2nd Release)
Heritage Barrel returns for a limited run; again bottled at 100 proof with deeper toasted barrel influence.
2020 — Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye
A high-octane rye entry (barrel proof) that kicked the series into overdrive for rye lovers.
2021 — Coy Hill High Proof
Notorious high proofs from Coy Hill barrelhouses—among the most potent Tennessee whiskeys released.
2022 — Twice Barreled American Single Malt
100% malted barley, charcoal mellowed, then finished in Oloroso sherry casks—Jack’s take on American single malt.
2023 — Twice Barreled Heritage Barrel Rye
Rye whiskey matured, then re-barreled into newly toasted (not charred) oak for added depth and color.
2024 — Coy Hill Barrelhouse 8
Coy Hill returns—this time sourced exclusively from Barrelhouse #8 with robust, lower-than-2021 proofs.
2025 — TBD
The 2025 Annual Special Release has not been announced as of Sep 13, 2025—check back for updates.