Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 vs Jameson Irish Whiskey
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 and Jameson Irish Whiskey, 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: Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 is tennessee whiskey (sour mash), no age statement; Jameson Irish Whiskey, blended Irish whiskey (pot still and grain), no age statement (minimum of 3 years).
- Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each.
- Jack Daniel's is owned by Brown-Forman; Jameson, by Pernod Ricard.
- Jack Daniel's comes from the USA; Jameson, from Ireland.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
- Flavor notes they share: old wood and vanilla.
- Only in Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, raisin, orange peel, brown sugar and black pepper; only in Jameson Irish Whiskey, leather, cereal, lavender and cinnamon.
- Per 100 ml: Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, 218 kcal; Jameson Irish Whiskey, 221 kcal.
Which one to choose?
- Looking for raisin, orange peel, brown sugar and black pepper? Jack Daniel's Old No. 7.
- Looking for leather, cereal, lavender and cinnamon? Jameson Irish Whiskey.
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 | Jameson Irish Whiskey Whisky · Ireland | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Whisky | Whisky |
| Brand | Jack Daniel's | Jameson |
| Brand owner | Brown-Forman | Pernod Ricard |
| Brand origin | USA | Ireland |
| Alcohol content | 40% ABV | 40% ABV |
| Type | Tennessee whiskey (sour mash) | Blended Irish whiskey (pot still and grain) |
| Age | No age statement | No age statement (minimum of 3 years) |
| Filtration | 10 feet (about 3 m) of sugar maple charcoal | — |
| Casks | New American white oak, toasted | — |
| Distillation | — | Triple |
| Coloring | — | Caramel |
| Grains | 80% corn, 12% malted barley, 8% rye | Malted and unmalted barley; grain whiskey |
| Ingredients | — | Irish whiskey (cereal and malt distillates); water; color (plain caramel). |
| Calories per 100 ml | 218 kcal | 221 kcal |
| Sweetness | 3.5 | 3 |
| Acidity | 3 | 3 |
| Body | 6 | 5.5 |
| Bitterness | 3 | 3 |
| Alcohol | 8 | 8 |
| Notes — first sip | raisinold wood | leathercereallavenderold wood |
| Notes — mid-palate | raisinold woodvanillaorange peelbrown sugar | cerealcinnamonnutmegnutsvanilla |
| Notes — finish | old woodblack peppersalinity | buttercereal |
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 Jameson Irish Whiskey?
Both are whiskies, in different styles: Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 is tennessee whiskey (sour mash), no age statement; Jameson Irish Whiskey, blended Irish whiskey (pot still and grain), no age statement (minimum of 3 years). Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each. Jack Daniel's is owned by Brown-Forman; Jameson, by Pernod Ricard. Jack Daniel's comes from the USA; Jameson, from Ireland.
Which is stronger, Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 or Jameson Irish Whiskey?
Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each.
Are Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 and Jameson Irish Whiskey made by the same company?
No. Jack Daniel's is owned by Brown-Forman; Jameson, by Pernod Ricard.
Which is sweeter, Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 or Jameson Irish Whiskey?
They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (3.5 and 3, out of 10).
Which has fewer calories, Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 or Jameson Irish Whiskey?
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7. Per 100 ml: Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, 218 kcal; Jameson Irish Whiskey, 221 kcal.
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