Overview
Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 is the flagship Tennessee whiskey from Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. It is the bottle most people associate with the Jack Daniel’s name and remains one of the best-known American whiskeys in the world.
Old No. 7 is defined by its Tennessee whiskey identity, charcoal mellowing through sugar maple charcoal, and maturation in new charred oak barrels. It is approachable, widely available, and serves as the foundation for several Jack Daniel’s flavored whiskey specialties.
Brand History
Old No. 7 is inseparable from the Jack Daniel’s origin story. The brand traces its roots to Jasper Newton “Jack” Daniel and the Lynchburg distillery, which company materials describe as registered in 1866.
The meaning of “Old No. 7” has never been definitively settled in public brand history, which has helped make the name part of Jack Daniel’s mythology. The whiskey’s black label and square bottle became visual icons of American whiskey.
Who Owns the Brand?
Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 is owned by Brown-Forman Corporation as part of the Jack Daniel’s family of brands.
Producing Distillery
Old No. 7 is produced at Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. The distillery is the brand’s historic and current production home.
Core Products
The core product is Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey. It is also the base whiskey associated with several flavored Jack Daniel’s products, including Tennessee Honey, Tennessee Fire, Tennessee Apple, and Tennessee Blackberry.
Limited Releases
Old No. 7 itself is a core, ongoing release rather than a limited product. Limited Jack Daniel’s releases may reference the classic Tennessee whiskey profile, but they are typically bottled under other product families such as Single Barrel, Bonded, or the Aged Series.
Mash Bill and Production Notes
The classic Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey mash bill is publicly disclosed as 80% corn, 12% malted barley, and 8% rye. The whiskey is mellowed drop by drop through sugar maple charcoal before aging in new charred oak barrels.
Availability
Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 is broadly available in the United States and many international markets. It is one of the easiest Tennessee whiskeys to find at retail, bars, restaurants, and travel retail outlets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of whiskey is Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7?
It is Tennessee whiskey.
What proof is Old No. 7?
Old No. 7 is commonly bottled at 80 proof in the United States.
Is Old No. 7 the same as bourbon?
No. It is labeled Tennessee whiskey, although it shares several production characteristics with bourbon.
Where is Old No. 7 made?
It is made in Lynchburg, Tennessee.