Jacob's Pardon 18 Year Recipe #3 Small Batch American Whiskey
American Light Whiskey | Aged 18 Years | 71.35% ABV (142.7 Proof) | 750mL | 99% Corn & 1% Malted Barley | Cask Strength
Process & Profile
Jacob's Pardon 18 Year Recipe #3 Small Batch American Whiskey is a high-proof American light whiskey produced by MGP and aged for 18 years before bottling at cask strength. Recipe #3 is built from a 99% corn and 1% malted barley mash bill, creating a whiskey that leans heavily into sweet corn richness, caramelized sugar, baking spice, and mature barrel depth.
Unlike bourbon, American light whiskey is distilled to a higher proof and typically aged in used or uncharred oak barrels, creating a lighter base style that can develop a unique profile over long maturation. In this case, the extended 18-year aging gives Jacob’s Pardon Recipe #3 an intense and layered character, while the high 142.7 proof adds major concentration, heat, and texture.
This release was bottled from 211 uncharred new barrels and carries a bold, dessert-driven profile with turbinado brown sugar, cacao, creamed corn, toasted marshmallow, cinnamon bun, saltwater taffy, English toffee, caramel corn, black cherry, prune Danish, nutmeg, clove, vanilla bean, and pipe tobacco. For customers looking for a rare, high-proof American whiskey with age, power, and collector appeal, Jacob's Pardon 18 Year Recipe #3 is a serious bottle.
Tasting Notes
- Turbinado brown sugar, cacao, and creamed corn on the nose
- Toasted marshmallow, cinnamon bun, saltwater taffy, and English toffee
- Sweetened breakfast cereal, corn syrup, and caramel corn candy
- Black cherry, prune Danish, nutmeg, clove, and vanilla bean
- Pipe tobacco and mature barrel depth
- Very long finish with creamy texture, sweetness, spice, and heat
What Makes It Special
- Aged 18 years before bottling
- Cask strength American light whiskey at 142.7 proof
- Produced by MGP
- Made from a 99% corn and 1% malted barley mash bill
- Bottled from 211 uncharred new barrels
- Limited small batch release with strong collector appeal
- Bold profile with caramel corn, baking spice, dark fruit, cacao, toasted marshmallow, and toffee
- A standout bottle for high-proof whiskey fans and mature American whiskey collectors
How to Enjoy
Jacob's Pardon 18 Year Recipe #3 Small Batch American Whiskey is best enjoyed neat in a whiskey tasting glass, but it needs time and patience. At 142.7 proof, let it rest in the glass for several minutes before sipping so the heat can settle and the sweeter notes of caramel corn, toasted marshmallow, brown sugar, vanilla, and dark fruit can open.
A few drops of water are highly recommended for many drinkers. Water can soften the proof and reveal more dried fruit, baking spice, cacao, and creamy texture. A large ice cube can also work for a slower, more relaxed pour, but this bottle is best treated as a high-proof sipping whiskey rather than a cocktail base. It is especially well suited for collectors, barrel-proof whiskey enthusiasts, and drinkers who enjoy mature American light whiskey with serious intensity.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does Jacob's Pardon 18 Year Recipe #3 Small Batch American Whiskey taste like?
Jacob's Pardon 18 Year Recipe #3 Small Batch American Whiskey tastes bold and sweet-spiced, with turbinado brown sugar, cacao, creamed corn, toasted marshmallow, cinnamon bun, saltwater taffy, English toffee, caramel corn, black cherry, prune Danish, nutmeg, clove, vanilla bean, and pipe tobacco. -
How old is Jacob's Pardon 18 Year Recipe #3 Small Batch American Whiskey?
Jacob's Pardon 18 Year Recipe #3 Small Batch American Whiskey is aged 18 years, giving it mature depth, spice, and a long developed finish. -
What proof is Jacob's Pardon 18 Year Recipe #3 Small Batch American Whiskey?
Jacob's Pardon 18 Year Recipe #3 Small Batch American Whiskey is bottled at 71.35% ABV, which equals 142.7 proof. -
What is the mash bill of Jacob's Pardon 18 Year Recipe #3 Small Batch American Whiskey?
Jacob's Pardon 18 Year Recipe #3 Small Batch American Whiskey is made from a mash bill of 99% corn and 1% malted barley. -
Where can I buy Jacob's Pardon 18 Year Recipe #3 Small Batch American Whiskey?
You can buy Jacob's Pardon 18 Year Recipe #3 Small Batch American Whiskey directly from The Barrel Tap, a trusted online source for rare whiskey, high-proof American whiskey, and collectible spirits.
