What Does Jack Daniel’s Taste Like?

Updated May 2026.

Jack Daniel’s taste is not a TTB class. Old No. 7 is Tennessee whiskey at 40% alcohol by volume, 80 proof, on the Brown-Forman US product-info sheet. Charcoal mellowing is a process, not a legal type by itself. Drinkers often cite banana, oak, and charcoal — bar talk. A 1.5-ounce pour at 40% is one NIAAA drink.

Related: Jack Daniel’s line, Jack vs Evan Williams, sour mash.

Label vs pour

Language 1.5 oz drinks
Old No. 7 1.00
Charcoal mellowing
Tennessee Honey 0.88
Bonded 1.25

A 750 mL 40% bottle is about 17 drinks. Four Old No. 7 pours are four drinks. Pour math: whiskey drinks.

Sources

  • legal.brown-forman.com US Product Info: Old No. 7 40%; Tennessee Honey 35% specialty; Bonded 50%. jackdaniels.com / press room prior this project.
  • 27 CFR 5.143. Sour mash and charcoal mellowing are processes. NIAAA December 2025.
  • 50% / 100; 100 proof ≠ BiB unless 27 CFR 5.88

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