Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey

While everyone has heard of Jack Daniel’s whiskey, you're maybe not as familiar with some of the brand’s flavor expressions. As such, you might not know what to mix with Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Whiskey. As a general rule of thumb, you can sub in Jack Daniel’s Honey for most of your whiskey-based cocktails — the honeyed flavor simply adds an extra note of sweetness to the charred oak, spice, and vanilla notes of the traditional version. So, lean on mixers that mellow out that sweeter profile, specifically ginger beer, black tea, lemonade, cranberry juice, and even milk (put a shot in a glass of warm milk for the perfect nightcap).

Jack Daniel’s is an American-style whiskey made from 80% corn, 12% barley, and 8% rye (the last two ingredients are distinctly not gluten-free). However, according to the FDA, the distillation process removes the gluten molecules from alcohol, a fact that’s further emphasized on the Jack Daniel’s website. Nonetheless, flavored expressions of whiskey often have ingredients added after the distillation process, making their gluten-free status a bit unclear. Luckily, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Whiskey is a simple blend of Jack Daniels Old No. 7 and honey liqueur, making this a gluten-free product.

One ounce of the standard Jack Daniel’s No. 7 whiskey contains about 65 calories. However, since a shot glass holds 1.5 ounces, a typical serving of Jack Daniel’s is closer to 100 calories. Now, let’s consider Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Whiskey — this is a blended spirit of the traditional Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, honey liqueur, and spices, making this a sweeter product with a slightly elevated calorie count. A shot of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Whiskey contains approximately 106 calories, which is surprisingly reasonable considering the whiskey’s rich, almost dessert-like flavor.

You really can’t go wrong with a bottle of Jack Daniel’s — it’s the best-selling whiskey brand in the world, after all. Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Whiskey makes an especially nice gift for someone who enjoys a hot toddy or similarly comforting cocktail during the chilly winter months. Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Whiskey uses honey in its recipe, so why not replace the actual honey in a hot toddy with a shot of Jack instead? You might also consider bringing a bottle for a summertime get-together. Mix Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey Whiskey with ginger beer and lime for a tasty and refreshing treat.