Whiskey Review/Tasting: Jack Daniel's Old No 7

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Nosing 7:35
Whisky.com reviews the Jack Daniels Old No 7. Jack Daniels a true American! And so is the Whiskey. The Old No 7 is the best selling whiskey in America and the world. The taste is corny sweet and very mellow due to the charcoal mellowing.
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Nose:
Fruit gum, vanilla, paint
Taste:
Oak, light bitter, little almond
Finish:
Short
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[@kevinw9073]

The "Bob Ross" of whiskey tasting! Enjoy his videos and I don't even drink whiskey!

[@mikegutschow8384]

Do you also get those tingles on the back of your neck when you watch Bob or this guy? My dad used to watch Bob Ross and I never understood why. Then I grew up and I watched it the joy of painting and had a weird feeling. Then i brought it up to my dad and he basically finished my sentence...I was like" I dont know what it is about bob ross, but everytime I watch him.." and he cut me off and said " you get weird tingles on your neck?". I guess it's genetic ha.

[@Zennofobic]

I just made the same comment in another video. I don't drink any alcohol but I enjoy his enjoyment of the spirit.

[@davidandersen4218]

Calm and peaceful. I hated Bob Ross as a kid. It's the calmness in this the video/ against the stress of today.

[@o0sprawler0o6]

This dude is my go to for all whiskeys. And thank you for whistling our anthem sir. I salute you!

[@forestsandman]

Nailed our anthem sir!

[@hobes9]

I like what he has to say but Im pretty sure he swallowed a mic.

[@cyberkidnap6359]

Buy better head phones or get a 3000 Wat sound system XD The sound isnt that bad fr.

[@OldCroDad]

LOL! Yeah, he does a lot of swishing around, but he's a no-bullshit-assessment guy. I love JD even though he clearly doesn't really like it.

[@genesisc.2653]

Lmao

[@danielconstantin6269]

For sure!

[@dumbdumberanddumbest8455]

For real

[@apugalypse_now]

He bought a tiny bottle because he knew damn well he didn't want to suffer a fifth of the stuff. LOL! Great video.

[@rookiefreediver7522]

Updated my journal Jack Daniels is very tastey. 😀

[@Big_Draco1738]

Rookie Freediver the only jack I can tolerate is the Tennessee honey

[@Big_Draco1738]

Rookie Freediver other then that the stuff is garbage juice rather drink warm fireball straight no chaser

[@OldCroDad]

Even so, I love the stuff. I've had expensive high end stuff and like it too. Just like the Jack!

[@englishgent3857]

Last time a downed a 5th as you Americans call it I was vomiting from my mouth and ass at the same time sat on the shitter with my head in the sink lol I love me some jack esp gentlemen jack but ik my limits now

[@vegarosa69]

"Paint thinner"...yep, pretty much spot on.

[@milkyway6724]

vegarosa69 😂

[@kojis456]

To people who don’t have that much experience with whiskey it would taste like that. It’s mapley and sweet and you do taste the filtering from that, but this and gentleman jack and single cask taste overwhelmingly like banana cream.

[@hector338]

@@kojis456 I second this. Earlier I thought Jack Daniels tasted bad because of the paint thinner-like quality, but I recently bought a small bottle and found it quite sweet with strong taste of honey and banana. I actually enjoyed the more simple taste profile. It's a whisky for when you don't want to overthink it.

[@JohnGrove310]

@@vegarosa69 banana solvent

[@dirk4896]

Having drank much of this in my youth (and vomited nearly as much), I can say this review is dead on.

[@naitsirk32]

He bought the small bottle because he knew it was all he wanted...

[@janardhanhp9642]

😂I was in can't throw cant keep situation fr 3 months!....

[@DustinTanski]

I have tried this many times, but usually with a super sweet cola. I have tried it as a shot. Until last week, I had never tried it fairly as a whiskey. I agree with your assessment about it being 'thin' and bang for the buck or what you pay, it indeed would appeal to the masses. So before one passes judgement, try it fairly- as you would any whiskey and honestly, it is not bad.

[@herringsinthewood]

Gummi bears and paint thinner - that's what I'm looking for.

[@SymplMan81]

This is my favorite review so far - never a good thing when "paint thinner" is suggested in the nosing. Can you taste Black Velvet next? I'd keep paramedics around though...

[@caotico0]

JD#7 is a cocktail whisky and a casual drink, a better one than many, if you people pretend to get a complex experience with it you're snobs and deserve to be dissapointed. For me it's a fine drink, it's not intended to be the best.

[@JustCallMeLoathesome]

Hello sir, I have watched a few of your tasting videos and I find your knowledge and delivery captivating. You're clearly an expert taster and a magnificent communicator. You have earned my subscription to the channel and a very enthusiastic thumbs up!

[@ramsnation39]

Did he swallow his mic or something?

[@goulishmage218]

Rams Nation lmao

[@Castellan_Chris]

This is probably the one time in history when Jack was drunk in such connoisseur way. Out of a nosing glass. Hahaha! Like a food critic or cigar aficionado doing a detailed review of a Big Mac or Swisher Sweet.

[@StarTrekOnlineLive]

WhoChrisLiu and the last time..

[@summerrr1]

Nothing wrong with a Big Mac

[@garrettvaldal8500]

always learn a lot from these videos! Horst, you are the best!

[@Del-pp3gn]

Great wee video....thoroughly enjoyed it

[@ianwalters11]

Great review. I can't help but laugh that sound he makes around 7:12 when opening the bottle 😂 Can imagine it being same sound as climax, or maybe even letting one rip😂

[@ianwalters11]

On a serious note though great review. I didn't know they used to do 43% volume. Prefer Jim Beam myself now (white label or better still black). Despite the sugar maple JD method I prefer the Jim Beam, as JD comes across harsher despite the sugar maple sweetness

[@edinimusic]

Brah I find your videos actually surprisingly enjoyable and kinda aight. I respect the way you describe the taste, and I totally agree since I'm a majjjjor Jack Daniels fan :D

[@MrVara411]

I salute you, Mr. Luening! We are honored to hear you whistle our anthem. :)

[@EmeraldGemOne]

Best JD I've had was their 1915 Gold Medal Whiskey. We bought this on vacation doing the tour of the distillery in Lynch Burg, TN, which was a great tour. The distillery has a special license or they used to have this. Haha, he is right Lynch Burg is in a dry county. Which is funny when you think about it.

[@vayrynen6697]

this is like asmr

[@supahdupahplayahmacknumbah1]

It really is

[@fallendaedra2354]

is a slight aroma of paint thinner good or bad?

[@sodavidhere]

7:10

[@kristikramer4111]

LMAO!! I love this guy. A classy gentleman indeed but someone should really make a video of all of his funny sounds, facial expressions, hand gestures, initial nosing reactions, etc. I'd watch it every single morning.

[@GpuInDanger]

Thanks

[@godsgiftporsiempre851]

7:32

[@smoothcriminal7232]

Test starts at 7:07

[@Cccc-ky4vq]

Great review this guy's the best at it no one comes close in 2 reviewing whiskeys

[@danf321]

I own dozens of expensive high-end Bourbons and Kentucky Whiskeys, and most are better than Jack, but Jack is a simple good comfort Whiskey. At my party’s I put many Bourbons and Whiskeys out for my guests, and guess which one gets drunk the most? Yep, this one.

[@taemeister9302]

The sound of just his voice alone makes me want to drink hard liquor. It is Monday, and I am drinking a glass of Jacks straight up. He would make a good voice for villains in animation.

[@jams1533]

You meant neat.

[@baskarsai8304]

Sir..do you recommend this or not. ?

[@adamandevil311]

Really enjoy your videos!

[@tylerkiel5418]

The mellowing process is important😉

[@predragristic2182]

What us the watch you are wearing? Thanks!

[@markstengel7680]

Hi Horst, I did enjoy your review of Jack Daniels Old No 7 Tennessee Sour Mash Whisky🍸🎅🎄👍

[@HCP5]

Not the best Whiskey, but not as bad as some say. I happen to like it from time to time. Of you're selling so much bottles you're doing something right.

[@JohnSmith-so7mh]

A very decent Whiskey and probably the best one can get for that price of 15€. Im comparison with Jim Beam White Label which is very hard to drink and only drinkable in pure form with a lot of cold soda.

[@brandonwalrecht399]

It is bad if you know the true whiskeys

[@atb8660]

It’s ok as a mixer, but it’s not sipping whisky

[@felixcolon1568]

McDonald’s selling so much burger and nuggets and the food is trasher! 🤷🏽‍♂️ fuck the numbers

[@Mustaine1ify]

@@atb8660 Yeh it's good with Coke but not straight.

[@dave1986R]

The main reason Jack Daniel’s is one of the more consistent tasting whiskeys around is because it’s a Sour Mash whiskey. By recycling some of the spent distillate to start fermentation on a new batch, the acidity from the spent distillate helps create a more ideal environment for the yeast to produce more consistent alcohol. Before sour mashing was started, the taste and consistency of whiskey varied from batch to batch.

[@64fairlane305]

Jack surprised me this summer when we has around +30 celcius. It will be "thin" if you serve it too cold

[@gummy1188]

Pretty much the only whiskey I've ever tried multiple times and can't make myself like

[@DavidC1]

can you review the SINATRA SELECT JACK DANIELS

[@unknownorigin8446]

7:32 What was that LMAO

[@mrhat7531]

I always get Jack if I mix with Coke. Has a little more flavor than most cheap whiskies when mixed imo. Enjoyable in that state certainly

[@b.janisch4108]

I remember you saying "if you want me to see tasting the old nr. 7 you can wait forever." Well was only till 2014 :'D

[@abraham2174]

And now he sells it in Germany 😂

[@philhellmuff]

I wonder how much it would sell if they change the color of the label from black to pink.

[@Nigel068]

It's not surprising most people only drink that with coke! Definitely tastes pretty evil neat! It's useful if you need to wash a wound but you have run out of antiseptic. The bottles should say 'not recommended for internal use!' lol

[@lolcaholic]

like your review!

[@Grimexperience62]

I did visit and they are acting slow and some even slightly drunk. It's good acting. It's a beautiful place.

[@23v0lv32]

I love starting off with my beloved Islay whiskies and then when I’m at the tipping point and just want to get smashed I always go to the uncle Johns no.7 lol 😂❤ he’s spot on with the vanilla/paint thinner notes. That’s hilarious

[@Fatherflot64]

"Paint thinner" "one dimensional" "quite thin" "moldy"

[@StudioMod]

I noticed that you didn't mention the tastes of corn. Considering it's a bourbon with one extra step (who cares, it's taste wise nearly identical), how on earth did you miss that but get the harder to taste oak? It's a harsh corn syrupy whisky and it sells well because it has a good initial taste of sugar, but an after taste of delicious popcorn. It holds up poorly if you let it linger, as say compared to Johnny Walker Black or Lagavulin. So yes it's less for appreciation, but not many people appreciate these days, which is a shame. I think it's a great bourbon, but shit for appreciation. Really easy to drink if you add some water to reduce it a few points in percentage.

[@eliteEASYhacks]

Nemesis-0300 he did mention corn

[@rich1051414]

Old No. 7 is the 'cheap whiskey' label. Its pretty decent for its intended category. Definitely not as good as single barrel or gentleman's, which are the higher quality labels.

[@danutercisd2016]

Cheap, yet more expensive than goerge dickel number 12, which, in my opinion, is superior.

[@GunCollector007]

I can drink any whiskey I want butIf it was good enough for Frank Sinatra drink it certainly good enough for me.

[@GuilhermeGomes2]

7:32 when I eat too fast and almost choke

[@omsn-eu2ci]

that a rolex?

[@Lycosa]

I have a mini, small bottle like you. I got that mini bottle.... 50ml or so. Hard to open indeed

[@goudan]

Hi there, I have tried only a few whiskys or should I say Whiskey hahaha i have to say that Jack Daniel's as something special that I don't find in any other that I have tried yet. There is a complexity and a powerfull satisfaction in every sip from Jack Daniel's. It's made to be drink directly from the bottle :) I find most scotch to weak, missing caracter, well i am the guy who drinks hard wines, no bourgogne witch feels like water. Like Johny Walker Black Label, it's got powerfull taste,Glenfiddish is weak, anyway I think we all have diff. taste and we don't search for the same feeling, I juste don't like the kind of snobbish against Jack Daniel's even if I usually hate everething from the U.S. hahah Have a great day and keep up the reviews, it help to find what to buy next :)

[@anony955]

it has a pleasant nose, but you can taste the charcoal. I think that strips a lot of good things... it contributes a gentle smoke and a touch of sooty bbq oily smoke flavor.

[@malleyland5112]

My thing is that when i go out i want to drink my spirit with a mixer and find a double JD and coke just right. If im at home and in the mood a straight Glenmorangie does the trick. Horses for courses chaps. JD is a mixer spirit with a unique taste.

[@WolfgangSchweizer]

I liked drinking it in an American bar. Then it tasted good together with a dark beer. For drinking a whiskey in quiet at home, I like Elijah Craig better.

[@alwayaiminghigh]

It's not undrinkable as some have said. But it's not something I'd sit and sip and enjoy. Tend to drink it mixed or when I'm already drunk and don't want to waste expensive stuff haha

[@the0to1smell86]

Nice.

[@user-fk3dm1ne6q]

ilove this whiskey

[@ERJLifer]

I like paint thinner in my whiskey

[@DerSaa]

Das Mikrofon mit dem Geschmatze ist ganz schlimm, zum Glück haben Sie es eingetauscht...

[@2901gagandeep]

I dnt understand all this hate. JD is far better than JW Red label, and i never ever had hangover with it.I usually drink little more than half a bottle and never wake up hung over.

[@CAROSTIN]

LedHead Half a 0.7l bottle is only around 8 servings, that shouldnt get you a hangover

[@2901gagandeep]

more than 350ml of whiskey is more than enough for a hangover mate.

[@StarTrekOnlineLive]

Beter? No! Both are discusting....

[@MrMemyselfandi415]

I'm with you! A double shot of some Jack Daniels on the rocks with three clear ice cubes to rise the temp just a bit and watch them melt slightly so the swirl of the water blends with the whiskey and opens it up into a perfect oaky experience is a beautiful thing. And as crazy as this sounds I don't drink to get drunk, I just love that flavor. I drink the single barrel barrel proof myself. Now as for Johnny Walker Red ..that Shiz is HORRIBLE! Same with the black label. I seriously don't know how it sells. BUT THE GREEN label? Mmmm....Now we're talking. Legit! I was stunned at the difference.

[@jkf3169]

MrMemyselfandi415 you obviously don't have the fucking palate for drinking scotch .....for Red Label I might understand the elitists who would bash it right away and won't give it a chance and taste it well ...but for black / double black Label ....you are Certainly talking out of your ass or never tasted it before ....lol you seem like the people who drink whisky in Shots " especially JW "

[@Tripledigit0922]

Wasn't quite sure what was the conclusion…

[@camjeepram]

I love these videos. But he reminds me of the main villain in Jack Reacher.

[@ipeetah5508]

The fact that a bottle of no.7 Jack's sold at the same price of a Chivas 12 one, is just ridiculous.

[@bigblockelectra]

Is Jack Daniels popular in Europe?

[@kojis456]

I actually enjoy sipping on this neat, never with coke because I feel it ruins the taste of cola. Neat or with a couple ice cubes I love this whiskey, and I’m a single malt asshole, green label, hibiki, and taketsuru is what I always have on hand.

[@AlchemicalForge91]

well done

[@boaconstrictor4139]

Good videos! Dunke

[@castorviolet]

I am here after viewing Ben’s review on Nr.7

[@alecthesceptic6373]

I agree it's thin. It was better at 43 ABV.

[@yumyumlol-o7r]

it also taste sauna. when you go inside sauna and can smell aroma of sauna room. I could taste that smell of sauna from Jack daniel's.

[@joelpettersson9810]

In my opinion jack Daniels is very one dimensional as you sayed however what's there is realy good and for me it's a "comfort whiskey".

[@crffilmz7300]

You sound like john hurt I like it

[@johnbrien2254]

I would rather drink this then JW Red label. wtf is with red label. Im reasonbly new to wiskey but having a hard time drinking it. My best at the moment is Glenfiddich 12yr. AMAZING WISKEY i dont think i need anything else.😁

[@jamesmaggio7560]

Horst great video! Why is Jack so popular compared to other Bourbons that seem better?

[@helenzoramthangi1658]

I like it

[@JimmyGuitarist]

Think I'll settle with paint thinner then, bit cheaper.

[@itsthatsebguy93]

I used to drink it when i was a teenager. The idea of drinking in now makes me feel sick

[@brandon2932]

Wow you mustve been sooo cool

[@pho3nix-]

Same here, started at 16 and now I can't drink it anymore

[@itsthatsebguy93]

brandon2932 I wanted so badly to be like lemmy, i had no idea how shitty old no 7 really is

[@itsthatsebguy93]

inkey2 I do like old no 1.

[@PillowKing]

Im drinking it right now, feels nostalgic man.. Like the good old days! Edit: Yes, I've tried others and they're in their own way better but this has a special place in my heart cus it was my 1st alcoholic beverage (if you can call it that)

[@subutaynoyan5372]

This is indeed where fine spirits meet., Horst. Reviewing the old 7 Jack would be hard and not be harsh to it shows you are a fine spirit. Gentleman Jack for example, is a good whiskey, but Old 7 is as you subtly imply, it is more based on marketing than actual quality. If I would wish a straight forward whisky, I usually prefer Jameson or the Famous Grouse, or maybe Jim Beam if I want a bourbon. Jack is too bitter, coaly for my taste and even the most objective person would say that it is not that good of an example of good buy and drink whiskey.

[@joelcrawford28]

It my favourite! And I of Scots Scotch whisky drinkers.

[@tbjtbj4786]

I actually liked the green one.

[@mshadows113]

actually. I heard they decided on " Old number 7" is because after Jack Daniels won 7 awards for his whisky. that's where he said. old number 7. that works

[@nsfarm4610]

Very nice drink.

[@kevinos3850]

Accidental ASMR

[@francisd2386]

I'm surprised you didn't pick up bananas.

[@jaycorona7406]

+Francis Ducharme Banana, indeed. I'm not as opposed to Jack Daniels as many here seem to be. It's really not all that bad, IMHO. I personally add a little chilled water and it's good to go.

[@francisd2386]

I find it a bit overpriced for what it is, but I bought a 375ml of it a while back and I very much liked it neat. Easy drinking, no challenge just "tastes good".

[@apugalypse_now]

+Francis Ducharme *George Dickel 12* (another TN sour mash) stinks of *bananas-foster* to me; brown sugar, a little rum, butter, and of course, bananas. I'd recommend it as a superior Jack Daniel's.

[@Ellemmenno_P]

I was supprised someone else picked up on the bananas... its my first time ever tasting whiskey this way... i tried old no. 7 before watching this video and scent-wise I pulled gum aroma, vanilla, with a banana/marker scent. I was surprised to see Horst catch the same as i did...

[@atb8660]

Jay Corona I don’t think I will ever understand how you can drink this.

[@GFf-en4md]

My man 💯

[@damienowens1877]

Good one on the ball....no...7... Tennissee..

[@JackIsNotInTheBox]

Paint thinner ??? wut

[@evan4856]

where is his mic hiding? lol

[@tillpoot6340]

I used to love Jack. But now its a bit to sour for me

[@ryandugan8308]

Please taste whistle pig 12, 15, or 18

[@darkoanton5]

One word to describe JD Old no 7 - Raunchy.

[@joed545]

His reaction says it all LOL

[@RyanKentBarnhart]

I wouldn't mind Jack Daniels if it wasn't so expensive! Ho-hum, one note whiskey is fine when mixed, or around a campfire, etc. But there are just too many delicious alternatives out there that are much better/cheaper - Very Old Barton, McAfee Benchmark #8, TW Samuels, even Old Crow and Cabin Still.

[@Lycosa]

Nice Rolex Submariner too.

[@orpheusness2422]

I’m used to Japanese whiskey and trying this for the first time. It crap! That’s why I’m here watching expert reviews as I’m confused why it’s so popular. I feel he is trying hard to be polite about the drink. He’s not saying more than he’s saying about what the drink is like

[@hunterbarnes4457]

When he swishes it around, wtf lmao

[@xenossteiroz7676]

hahahaha hahahaha hahahaha shaaarp

[@briansykora8644]

@@xenossteiroz7676 haha

[@chrispianoleao9700]

I’ve watched a ton of your videos and this by far is the best. The look on your face and the lack of description of the taste, because their is none, is perfect.