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The Ultimate Review: Jack Daniel's Tennessee Apple

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The Ultimate Review: Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple is made by blending the smooth, oaky character of Old No. 7 with a crisp and slightly sweet apple liqueur.
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Tasting Notes:

About:
A more unusual whiskey combination of Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 and an apple liqueur. This was a pretty knew idea in the world of whiskey liqueurs but Jack has very much dominated the field with this wherever it is sold.
Appearance:
Dark Gold
Nose:
Much like it’s sister bottlings of honey and cinnamon, if you love the smells of slightly sour, tangy apples then this is right up your street. I must say that the smells is very nostalgic, it reminds me of green starburst and sour apple sweets as a kid. This time the fun addition of alcohol. You do still get some touches of the classic Jack style. Some toffee and caramel creeping through which pair really well with the apple aroma.
Palate:
This is probably the sweetest of the three Jack Daniel’s liqueurs to drink, the texture is a little thinner than the other two. However, it keeps to its guns and fills your mouth with this bright, green apple flavor. All of that baked up by a gentle warming of Tennessee whisky that again brings through some really nice caramel, toffee biscuit flavors. Because of the contrast of sweetness to whiskey, the oak of the whisky comes around a little quicker on this version.
Finish:
Gentle, sweet, and still very fill of childhood nostalgia of eating an entire pack of starburst without looking at the colour of the wrappers. The lingering finish is apple, caramel , and this little swell of dryness on the sides of your tongue from some classic Old NO. 7
Comments:
This sits in the middle of the Jack Daniel’s liqueur range for me. It isn’t as ubiquitous as the honey, but not as dividing as cinnamon can be, either. Apple is something that we have all tried and at some point loved, but the transportation back to childhood on this is quite remarkable. It can only leave a smile on your face.

Important Stats 

Mash Bill: 80% corn, 12% malted barley, 8% rye
Maturation: New, charred, white oak barrels
Blending: Blended with apple liqueur
Age: Not stated, around 4-5 years
ABV: 35%
Price: $25

Overall Comments 

Sure, if you are an avid whiskey or bourbon drinker with an appreciation – exclusively – for the finer things, then Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple might not be for you. However, this whiskey was not created with avid whiskey fans in mind. Instead, it was created as a fun and quirky expression, at a lower ABV and perhaps with a more approachable profile for those not accustomed to drinking whiskey. This is something that needs to be taken into account when you first try this whiskey. 

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Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple will always have a special place in my heart. The sweet apple flavors complete with that signature Old No.7 kick take me way back to my early whiskey-drinking days. 

If Jack Daniel’s liqueurs were a family, Honey would be the reliable older sibling—always around, and easy to get along with. Fire would be the rebellious one, bold and polarising. Apple? Apple is the nostalgic middle child, effortlessly likable, bringing back memories of childhood treats but with a grown-up twist. It’s familiar yet surprising, the kind of flavor that feels like coming home.

This whiskey is perfect for entertaining, perhaps bringing out during a hot summer BBQ. I will certainly be cracking open a bottle once the winter finally comes to an end. 

How Is Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple Made? 

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple is made by blending the smooth, oaky character of Old No. 7 with a crisp and slightly sweet apple liqueur. It starts with the same whiskey foundation as all Jack Daniel’s expressions—made from a mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley, then mellowed through ten feet of sugar maple charcoal. This extra step, known as the Lincoln County Process, gives it that signature smoothness before it’s aged in new, charred American oak barrels.

But the magic really happens when that whiskey is blended with apple liqueur. It’s a mix of natural apple flavors—crisp, slightly tart, and refreshingly familiar. The whiskey liqueur is bottled at 35% ABV, making it a little more approachable than whiskey with a higher ABV. 

When Was Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple Launched? 

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple was launched in 2019 as the third whiskey liqueur in the brand’s flavored lineup after Honey (2011) and Fire (2014). 

The Thing With Flavored Whiskeys 

Flavored whiskeys sometimes get a bad rep amongst whiskey enthusiasts, and this is understandable. If you are used to drinking high-caliber, high-proof bourbons and whiskeys, chances are that a flavored whiskey won’t deliver the complexity that you are after. However, flavored whiskeys are playing an increasingly important part in the industry by providing an entry point for those new to whiskey. 

Shifting market trends indicate that younger drinkers are choosing to drink less. And, when they do drink, they are looking for unique flavor experiences. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple delivers an easy, fun, and tasty way for young drinkers to begin exploring the Jack Daniel’s range. Surely, that is only a good thing. 

What Do The Reviews Say? 

We turn to Reddit now, which is becoming home to an increasing number of whiskey drinkers as an outlet to share their thoughts. 

Bailzay, on Reddit, did not enjoy this whiskey – awarding it a 4 out of 10. However, the reviewer also admits that flavored whiskey is not for them, saying in response to a comment: “the Skrewball Peanut Butter whiskey was actually fairly decent and would be a nice mixer with a lot of things.

“I wouldn’t say there is likely to be a “best” flavored whiskey, but anything that scores above a 4/10 is pretty impressive for what these things are.”

Poking a little fun at the original reviewer, Redditor benderknows said “I want to thank you for this endeavor, I am enjoying it thoroughly, even if you are not.” 

Meanwhile, over on WhiskyFun, Serge Valentin scored the whiskey liqueur 65 points saying: “ [I]t’s not too bad, and we really love apples, but boy is it sickly sweet! Not a bad liqueur, on the contrary, but I couldn’t drink it without two or three tonnes of ice. Take my score with a grain of sugar. I mean, of salt.” 

How To Enjoy Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple

A Jack Apple & Lemonade is the perfect cocktail for the upcoming summer months. Credit: Jack Daniel’s

The great thing about flavored whiskeys is that they can be extremely versatile. You can, of course, sip it neat (or as Serge suggests with “two or three tonnes of ice”). However, you can also drink it with a mixer. You have the freedom to explore which mixer suits you best. Go double apple with some apple juice, soda if you just want to take the edge off, or lemonade to amp up the sweetness. 

Jack Daniel’s recommends enjoying Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple in a Jack Apple & Lemonade: 

Instructions:

  • Fill a highball glass with cubed ice
  • Add 50ml Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple
  • Top with 150ml Premium Lemonade
  • Garnish with an Apple Wedge


If you do not feel like waiting until the summer to make a lovely spritz, why not try Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple in a Hot Toddy? Get your favorite mug and pour 2oz of Tennessee Apple into it. Add a teaspoon of honey and mix the two together. Then top up your glass with boiling water and stir the three ingredients together. Feel free to garnish it with a thin apple slice on the side of your mug, you can always make it fancy, even at home.

Are There Whiskeys Like Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Apple That Can Get Me Into Regular Whiskey?

In the broader world of whisky, most liqueurs tend to focus on honey—especially in Irish and Scottish whisky traditions. However, if you’re looking for a whisky with natural apple notes, rather than added apple flavour, Speyside single malts are a great place to start—particularly one bottle in particular.

Before that recommendation, the main adjustment for a whisky liqueur drinker is the higher strength of regular whisky, typically 40% ABV. You’ve been drinking liqueurs at 35% ABV, so it’s not a huge jump, but the added sugar and flavoring in liqueurs can make the transition feel more noticeable. A great way to ease into single malts is with something like the Glenfiddich Orchard Experiment. This whisky is finished in apple brandy casks, enhancing its natural sweetness and fruitiness, making it an approachable step into the world of single malts.

Phil Dwyer

Phil Dwyer's passion for whisky is undeniable. With a decade of experience in whisky retail and nearly as long running Whisky Wednesday on YouTube, Phil is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and enthusiasm with fellow whisky lovers. His goal is to make whisky accessible and enjoyable, dispelling the jargon and complexity that can sometimes surround the spirit. In addition to his online presence, Phil manages The Whisky Shop Manchester, where he curates an impressive selection of some of the finest drams available.

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