Jack Daniel's

Q: Can Jack Daniel's go bad?

It depends on how you store it. If you keep it in a cool, dark place, Jack Daniels can last for decades. But if you store it in a hot, humid place, the ethanol will start to evaporate and the whiskey will go bad. So the answer is yes, but only if you don't store it properly.

Q: Is Jack Daniels a whiskey or a bourbon?

Technically, Jack Daniels is a Tennessee Whiskey. It's made in Lynchburg, TN and must be distilled from at least 51% corn. Most bourbons are made in Kentucky, and must be distilled from at least 51% corn and aged in charred new oak barrels. So Jack Daniels is technically a bourbon, but it doesn't meet all the requirements to be called a bourbon. That's why it's called a Tennessee Whiskey.

Jack Daniel's is a Tennessee whiskey made in Lynchburg, where the distillery dates itself to 1866. The new spirit is mellowed through sugar maple charcoal, and then aged in new charred American oak...

Jack Daniel's

Jack Daniel's is a Tennessee whiskey made in Lynchburg, where the distillery dates itself to 1866. The new spirit is mellowed through sugar maple charcoal, and then aged in new charred American oak.

Which Jack Daniel's should you buy?

Old No.7 is the classic, with caramel, vanilla and a hint of banana, good with cola or ginger ale. It comes in 5cl, 10cl, 20cl, 35cl, 70cl, 1L and 1.5L. Gentleman Jack is charcoal-mellowed twice for an even smoother sip, made for drinking neat or over ice. Jack Daniel's Honey adds honey liqueur for a sweeter serve, Jack Daniel's Fire brings cinnamon and is best served chilled, and Jack Daniel's Apple is crisp and fresh, good with lemonade. Single Barrel is drawn from individually chosen casks, and Bonded and Triple Mash are the newer bottlings.

Gifts and miniatures

For Christmas, the Old No.7 Guitar Case, the Gentleman Jack washbag gift set and the Family of Fine Spirits miniature set make ready-made presents, and our 5cl miniatures are good stocking fillers. Both Jack Daniel's advent calendars are sold out at the moment; use the notify button on the product page where it shows.

Serving Jack Daniel's

For a Jack and Coke, pour a measure over ice, top with cola and add a lime wedge. Try a Lynchburg Lemonade (Jack, triple sec, lemon juice and lemonade) or a Tennessee Mule with ginger beer. Honey works well hot in a toddy come winter.

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Can Jack Daniel's go bad?

Is Jack Daniels a whiskey or a bourbon?