This is Jack Daniel's first venture into whiskey aged solely in toasted barrels. Previously, they've only explored the toasting trend through cask finishes. Their Distillery Series releases #008, #009, and #010 each used a different type of toasted wood for finishing, including pecan chips and various oaks.

The modern barrel-toasting technique involves heating barrels at low temperatures for minutes or even hours, which is believed to enhance the oak and vanilla flavors. Toasting is a separate step from the legally required charring process for bourbon. Charring uses high-temperature flames for only a few seconds, while toasting uses lower heat over a much longer period.