Jack Daniel’s is the bottle just about everyone recognizes, and we are glad to keep it pouring at Camp West in West Seattle. Old No. 7 is the classic Tennessee whiskey from Lynchburg, and there is a reason it has been a back-bar staple for generations: it is dependable, approachable, and endlessly versatile. For a cabin-inspired bar with a deep whiskey list, having an icon like Jack on hand is simply good hospitality.
About the Distillery
Jack Daniel’s is made at the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, one of the oldest registered distilleries in the United States. The whiskey is made with iron-free water from the distillery’s own Cave Spring Hollow, a limestone spring that has supplied the operation since its earliest days. Few American whiskey names are as widely known the world over.
Style & Mash Bill
Jack Daniel’s is a Tennessee whiskey, which means it follows the rules of bourbon but with one extra step. It is made from a mash bill of roughly 80 percent corn, 12 percent malted barley, and 8 percent rye. What sets it apart is the Lincoln County Process: before barreling, the new spirit is slowly filtered through about ten feet of sugar maple charcoal over several days. This charcoal mellowing is what gives Jack its signature smooth, rounded character. Old No. 7 is bottled at 80 proof.
Tasting Notes
Expect a soft, sweet profile of vanilla, caramel, and toasted oak, with a gentle banana-and-brown-sugar note that comes from the charcoal mellowing. Light baking spice and a touch of char round it out. It is smooth, easygoing, and instantly familiar.
How to Enjoy It at Camp West
Jack is built for versatility. It is great over ice, classic with cola, and a reliable base for a Whiskey Sour or a Lynchburg-style highball. You can certainly sip it neat as well. Our pour is listed at $10, making it one of the friendliest pours on the list.
FAQ
Is Jack Daniel’s a bourbon?
It meets the legal requirements for bourbon but is labeled Tennessee whiskey because of the extra charcoal-mellowing step known as the Lincoln County Process.
What is the Lincoln County Process?
Before aging, the whiskey is slowly filtered through about ten feet of sugar maple charcoal, which mellows and smooths the spirit. It is the defining trait of Tennessee whiskey.
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