Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 vs Tennessee Honey
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 and Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey, side by side: what each one is, who makes it, alcohol content, ingredients, sensory profile and flavor notes, all from the Bebidário profiles.
Which do you prefer?
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The differences in a few lines
- Both are whiskies, in different styles: Old No. 7 is tennessee whiskey (sour mash), no age statement; Tennessee Honey, whiskey liqueur (honey).
- Old No. 7 is stronger: 40% ABV; Tennessee Honey has 35%.
- Both are Jack Daniel's products, a brand owned by Brown-Forman.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile, Tennessee Honey is sweeter (7.5 against 3.5, out of 10).
- Flavor notes they share: vanilla.
- Only in Old No. 7, raisin, old wood, orange peel and brown sugar; only in Tennessee Honey, honey, nuts, dark caramel and cinnamon.
- Per 100 ml: Old No. 7, 218 kcal; Tennessee Honey, 240 kcal.
Which one to choose?
- Want less alcohol? Tennessee Honey (35%).
- Want something sweeter? Tennessee Honey.
- Want something drier? Old No. 7.
- Looking for raisin, old wood, orange peel and brown sugar? Old No. 7.
- Looking for honey, nuts, dark caramel and cinnamon? Tennessee Honey.
Based on the differences in sensory profile, alcohol content and calories. In the end, your palate decides.
Side by side
| Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Whisky · USA | Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Whisky · USA | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Whisky | Whisky |
| Brand | Jack Daniel's | Jack Daniel's |
| Brand owner | Brown-Forman | Brown-Forman |
| Brand origin | USA | USA |
| Alcohol content | 40% ABV | 35% ABV |
| Type | Tennessee whiskey (sour mash) | Whiskey liqueur (honey) |
| Age | No age statement | — |
| Filtration | 10 feet (about 3 m) of sugar maple charcoal | Lincoln County Process (maple charcoal), on the base whiskey |
| Casks | New American white oak, toasted | — |
| Composition | — | Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 + the house honey liqueur |
| Serving | — | Jack Honey Smash, Tennessee Honey & Lemonade (house recipes) |
| Grains | 80% corn, 12% malted barley, 8% rye | — |
| Calories per 100 ml | 218 kcal | 240 kcal |
| Sweetness | 3.5 | 7.5 |
| Acidity | 3 | 3 |
| Body | 6 | 6.5 |
| Bitterness | 3 | 2 |
| Alcohol | 8 | 7.5 |
| Notes — first sip | raisinold wood | vanillahoneynutsdark caramelcinnamon |
| Notes — mid-palate | raisinold woodvanillaorange peelbrown sugar | honeydark caramel |
| Notes — finish | old woodblack peppersalinity | dark caramel |
Data from the Bebidário drink profiles. The sensory profile goes from 0 to 10 and combines Bebidário's reference with community votes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 and Tennessee Honey?
Both are whiskies, in different styles: Old No. 7 is tennessee whiskey (sour mash), no age statement; Tennessee Honey, whiskey liqueur (honey). Old No. 7 is stronger: 40% ABV; Tennessee Honey has 35%. Both are Jack Daniel's products, a brand owned by Brown-Forman. In Bebidário's sensory profile, Tennessee Honey is sweeter (7.5 against 3.5, out of 10).
Which is stronger, Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 or Tennessee Honey?
Old No. 7 is stronger: 40% ABV; Tennessee Honey has 35%.
Are Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 and Tennessee Honey made by the same company?
Yes. Both are Jack Daniel's products, a brand owned by Brown-Forman.
Which is sweeter, Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 or Tennessee Honey?
Tennessee Honey, according to Bebidário's sensory profile: 7.5 against 3.5, out of 10.
Which has fewer calories, Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 or Tennessee Honey?
Old No. 7. Per 100 ml: Old No. 7, 218 kcal; Tennessee Honey, 240 kcal.
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