A blend of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and a honey liqueur produced by Jack Daniel's, this flavored whiskey is a popular one in certain circles but is reviled in others.
What it is not is something that tastes like whiskey. In fact, the maple syrup aspect is a 50-50 split with the honey aspect, so I can’t really say it works as a honey liqueur either. This isn’t to say that Jack Daniel’s Honey is bad, but merely that it is very off-center for its type. I really have to wonder if the whiskey used wasn’t aged in used oak or barely aged at all, and that strong maple character didn’t come from the Lincoln County Process.
As honey liqueurs go, this has a lot going on, and that’s, as they say, a good thing. Who would’ve thought that in the realm of honey liqueur, it would be Jack that came up with the best of the lot.
Overall, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey isn’t the sin it’s made out to be. If you like a sweet pour and don’t mind some quantifiable sugar in your liquid, along with a depressed ABV, this is for you. It’s sweet, it never won’t be, but if a sweet liqueur is up your alley, at least this one features some real whiskey. Caramel color added per label. It isn’t great whiskey, but it is a great dessert on the rocks if you so choose.
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House Review
Nose:
Overbearing and sweet on the nose. Artificial honey, brown sugar, rock candy and a touch of cinnamon and salted butter.
Taste:
Sweet on the palate, it’s viscous with a touch of artificial syrupy texture. Maple for days, some cinnamon rises up around the artificial sweetness. It’s like pancake syrup in a glass.
Finish:
Short to medium finish. Sweet but not cloying. It’s got the flavor you want if you’re seeking out honey, but I find it leans more “pancake syrup
Overall:
Overall, Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey isn’t the sin it’s made out to be. If you like a sweet pour and don’t mind some quantifiable sugar in your liquid, along with a depressed ABV, this is for you. It’s sweet – it never won’t be — but if a sweet liqueur is up your alley, at least this one features some real whiskey. Caramel color is added, per the label. It isn’t great whiskey, but it is a great dessert on the rocks if you so choose.
Score:
75
By T8ke
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