Jack Daniel's Barrel Proof Rye Store Pick: Barrel #26-03916
Our Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye store pick is one specific barrel, #26-03916, chosen by Main Street Liquor through the Jack Daniel's Personal Collection Program. It was bottled on May 8, 2026, at its natural strength of 129.3 proof (64.65% ABV), and production records show only 22 cases came out of it.
Single-barrel picks are popular because no two barrels taste exactly alike, and this one has a strong set of numbers behind it. Below you'll find the full barrel record, the mash bill and process, the flavor profile Jack Daniel's describes for this expression, and how to buy a bottle.
The full listing is on our product page for the Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye Main Street Liquor Private Selection, Barrel #26-03916, along with current pricing and availability.
Product at a Glance
- Product: Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye, Main Street Liquor Private Selection
- Brand: Jack Daniel's
- Category: Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey
- Barrel number: 26-03916
- Barrel house: 2-18
- Proof / ABV: 129.3 proof / 64.65% ABV
- Mash bill: 70% rye, 18% corn, 12% malted barley
- Bottling date: May 8, 2026
- Cases bottled: 22
- Bottle size: 750mL
- Price: Available for $69.99 (compare at $89.99)
- Availability: In stock; limited to this single barrel
What Is a Jack Daniel's Private Selection?
A private selection is a single barrel chosen by a retailer through the Jack Daniel's Personal Collection Program. Every bottle comes from that one barrel. It isn't blended with other barrels for consistency, so the whiskey reflects how that particular barrel matured.
Main Street Liquor picked Barrel #26-03916 from Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye. Because it went into the bottle at barrel strength, the 129.3 proof on the label is the proof the barrel actually reached, not a standard bottling strength.
Why This Barrel Stands Out
Three details make this pick special: the proof, the small yield, and where the barrel aged.
At 129.3 proof, the barrel lands at the upper end of what this expression typically reaches. Production records show 22 cases bottled. With six bottles per case, that would be about 132 bottles in total, and once they're gone this exact whiskey can't be made again.
The barrel matured in Barrel House 2-18. Documented private selections of this rye from that barrelhouse have typically bottled in the 129 to 133+ proof range. During our selection, the barrelhouse's history also came up because of its connection to an earlier allocated Jack Daniel's release. To be clear, Barrel #26-03916 is its own selection and is not part of any previous release. The age and barrel entry date for this barrel have not been confirmed.
How It's Made
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye starts with the distillery's rye mash bill of 70% rye, 18% corn, and 12% malted barley. Like all Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskeys, the spirit goes through charcoal mellowing before it enters new American white oak barrels.
What sets the barrel-proof version apart is the bottling. It goes straight from the selected barrel into the bottle at full strength, with no proofing down. For more on the distillery and its process, visit the official Jack Daniel's website.
Tasting Profile
No official tasting notes have been published for Barrel #26-03916 specifically. Jack Daniel's general description of Single Barrel Barrel Proof Rye includes:
- Aroma: Rich caramel, toasted oak, warm baking spices, and subtle fruit.
- Palate: Bold rye spice, caramel, vanilla, toasted oak, dark sugars, and layered sweetness.
- Finish: Long and peppery, with warm baking spice and lingering oak.
Since this is a single barrel, its exact character will differ from the general profile. At this strength, a few drops of water can bring out more rye spice, caramel, and oak.
Who Should Consider Buying It?
- Jack Daniel's collectors who follow single-barrel and Personal Collection picks.
- Rye drinkers looking for a high-proof, rye-forward pour.
- Anyone who wants a store pick with documented barrel details.
- Fans comparing barrel-proof ryes. Our write-up on Joseph Magnus 10 Year Cask Strength Rye covers another full-strength option.
Where to Buy This Jack Daniel's Barrel Proof Rye Pick
This private selection is available only through Main Street Liquor, for $69.99 against a $89.99 compare-at price. See the product page for current pricing and availability, and browse more single barrels and limited bottles in our rare spirits collection. Orders ship with tracking, and an adult signature may be required at delivery.
FAQ
How is this different from regular Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Rye?
Every bottle in this release comes from one barrel, #26-03916, picked by Main Street Liquor. It is bottled at the barrel's natural strength of 129.3 proof.
Is it barrel proof?
Yes. It was bottled at 129.3 proof (64.65% ABV) with no proofing down.
How many bottles were made?
Production records show 22 cases. With six bottles per case, that would be about 132 bottles.
How old is this whiskey?
The age and barrel entry date for Barrel #26-03916 have not been confirmed. The confirmed bottling date is May 8, 2026.
Will this barrel be available again?
No. Once the bottles from Barrel #26-03916 sell through, this exact whiskey can't be reproduced.
The Bottom Line
Barrel #26-03916 is a 129.3-proof Jack Daniel's rye with a documented barrel record and a yield of just 22 cases. It's a strong pick for Jack Daniel's collectors and rye fans who want a single barrel at full strength.
Notice: Purchasers must be 21 or older. An adult signature may be required at delivery.