Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 vs Jim Beam Original
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 and Jim Beam Original, 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; Jim Beam Original, kentucky Straight Bourbon, 4 years.
- Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each.
- Jack Daniel's is owned by Brown-Forman; Jim Beam, by Suntory Global Spirits.
- Both brands come from the USA.
- In Bebidário's sensory profile they are close: no difference reaches 1.5 points out of 10.
- Flavor notes they share: old wood, vanilla and black pepper.
- Only in Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, raisin, orange peel, brown sugar and salinity; only in Jim Beam Original, dark caramel, toffee and cereal.
- Per 100 ml: Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, 218 kcal; Jim Beam Original, 223 kcal.
Which one to choose?
- Looking for raisin, orange peel, brown sugar and salinity? Jack Daniel's Old No. 7.
- Looking for dark caramel, toffee and cereal? Jim Beam Original.
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 | Jim Beam Original Whisky · USA | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Whisky | Whisky |
| Brand | Jack Daniel's | Jim Beam |
| Brand owner | Brown-Forman | Suntory Global Spirits |
| Brand origin | USA | USA |
| Alcohol content | 40% ABV | 40% ABV |
| Type | Tennessee whiskey (sour mash) | Kentucky Straight Bourbon |
| Age | No age statement | 4 years |
| Filtration | 10 feet (about 3 m) of sugar maple charcoal | — |
| Casks | New American white oak, toasted | New oak, toasted on the inside |
| Fermentation | — | Sour mash |
| Grains | 80% corn, 12% malted barley, 8% rye | Corn as the main grain |
| Ingredients | — | Grain and malt. |
| Calories per 100 ml | 218 kcal | 223 kcal |
| Sweetness | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Acidity | 3 | 3 |
| Body | 6 | 5.5 |
| Bitterness | 3 | 3 |
| Alcohol | 8 | 8 |
| Notes — first sip | raisinold wood | dark caramelvanillablack pepper |
| Notes — mid-palate | raisinold woodvanillaorange peelbrown sugar | old woodtoffeevanillacereal |
| Notes — finish | old woodblack peppersalinity | — |
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 Jim Beam Original?
Both are whiskies, in different styles: Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 is tennessee whiskey (sour mash), no age statement; Jim Beam Original, kentucky Straight Bourbon, 4 years. Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each. Jack Daniel's is owned by Brown-Forman; Jim Beam, by Suntory Global Spirits. Both brands come from the USA.
Which is stronger, Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 or Jim Beam Original?
Same alcohol content: 40% ABV each.
Are Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 and Jim Beam Original made by the same company?
No. Jack Daniel's is owned by Brown-Forman; Jim Beam, by Suntory Global Spirits.
Which is sweeter, Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 or Jim Beam Original?
They are about as sweet as each other in Bebidário's sensory profile (3.5 and 3.5, out of 10).
Which has fewer calories, Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 or Jim Beam Original?
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7. Per 100 ml: Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, 218 kcal; Jim Beam Original, 223 kcal.
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