Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire 1.75L

Jack Daniel's Tennessee Fire 1.75L is a cinnamon-flavored whiskey liqueur bottled at 35% ABV (70 proof) in a large-format 1.75-liter size. Built on a foundation of Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey and blended with a proprietary red-hot cinnamon liqueur, this expression earned a B+ rating from Drinkhacker and has become one of the most popular flavored whiskeys in the American market.

Quick Facts: ABV: 35% (70 Proof)  |  Origin: Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA  |  Cinnamon Whiskey Liqueur  |  Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery

Production & Heritage

The Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee — one of the oldest registered distilleries in the United States, founded in 1866 — produces the Old No. 7 whiskey that serves as the backbone of Tennessee Fire. That base whiskey is made from a mashbill of 80% corn, 12% malted barley, and 8% rye, and undergoes the signature Lincoln County Process, in which the fresh spirit is slowly filtered through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal before entering new charred oak barrels for aging. After maturation, the finished Old No. 7 is naturally infused with a proprietary cinnamon liqueur, yielding a lower-proof spirit that balances the whiskey's oak-and-grain character with intense cinnamon heat — a meaningful distinction from competitors that rely on neutral or generic whisky bases.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: The nose opens with unmistakable candy-shop cinnamon — think red-hot candies, atomic fireballs, and Hot Tamales. Beneath that initial burst sit quieter notes of caramel and toasted grain from the Old No. 7 base.

Taste: The entry is bold and sweet, with intense crushed cinnamon sticks leading the charge. At mid-palate the spice deepens, revealing layers of festive biscuit, cereal sweetness, and gentle toasted oak. A subtle caramel undertone keeps the sweetness grounded rather than cloying.

Finish: Long and decidedly sweet, with the candied cinnamon slowly fading and leaving a warm, cozy glow. A trace of charcoal-mellowed whiskey character lingers at the very end, reminding you of what sits beneath the spice.

How to Drink Tennessee Fire

Tennessee Fire works well as a chilled shot straight from the freezer, which tempers the sweetness and amplifies the cinnamon bite, or served over a single large ice cube to let the underlying whiskey notes emerge as it dilutes. It also functions as a versatile cocktail modifier:

• Fire & Cider: Mix with cold apple cider for an autumnal drink where the cinnamon melds naturally with orchard fruit.
• Cinnamon Old Fashioned: Substitute Tennessee Fire for part of the bourbon in a classic Old Fashioned to add spiced sweetness without muddling extra ingredients.
• Tennessee Mule: Combine with ginger beer and fresh lime; the ginger and cinnamon create a layered, warming kick that outpaces a standard Moscow Mule.

Best For

• Stocking a home bar for large gatherings or tailgate parties where the 1.75L format reduces mid-event trips
• Mixing batch cocktails for fall or winter holiday entertaining
• Introducing whiskey-curious drinkers to the Jack Daniel's range through a sweeter, lower-proof entry point
• Chilled group shots at celebratory occasions like birthdays or game-day watch parties

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tennessee Fire taste like? Tennessee Fire delivers bold, candy-like cinnamon heat up front, followed by a sweet, warming mid-palate of caramel, cereal, and gentle toasted oak, with a long, sugary cinnamon finish.

How does Tennessee Fire compare to Fireball Cinnamon Whisky? The key difference is the base spirit: Tennessee Fire uses genuine Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey that has been charcoal-mellowed through the Lincoln County Process, while Fireball is built on Canadian whisky. As a result, Tennessee Fire typically shows more oak depth and grain complexity beneath the cinnamon, and it sits at 35% ABV versus Fireball's 33%.

Is Tennessee Fire good for cocktails? Yes — its pronounced cinnamon character and moderate 35% ABV make it an easy drop-in for warm-weather mules, autumn cider drinks, and spiced twists on classic whiskey cocktails without overpowering other ingredients.

Where is Tennessee Fire made? Tennessee Fire is produced at the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Moore County, Tennessee, where the base Old No. 7 whiskey is distilled, charcoal-mellowed, and aged before being blended with the cinnamon liqueur on site.

What foods pair well with Tennessee Fire? Warm apple pie or apple crisp mirrors the cinnamon profile; dark chocolate brownies balance sweetness with bitter cocoa; smoked pulled pork benefits from the sweet-spicy contrast; pecan pralines echo the caramel undertones; and sharp cheddar provides a savory counterpoint to the candy-like heat.

What sizes does Tennessee Fire come in? Tennessee Fire is widely available in 50ml, 375ml, 750ml, 1L, and 1.75L bottles, with the 1.75L handle offering the best per-ounce value for high-volume occasions.

Is Tennessee Fire worth the price? Tennessee Fire positions as an accessible, mid-shelf flavored whiskey liqueur; its use of a genuine Tennessee Whiskey base distinguishes it from cheaper cinnamon competitors, making it a reasonable value — especially in the 1.75L format for entertaining.

Why Tennessee Fire?

In a crowded cinnamon-whiskey category, Tennessee Fire's defining advantage is its base: real Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, charcoal-mellowed through the Lincoln County Process and aged in new charred oak before the cinnamon liqueur is ever introduced. That extra step of craftsmanship contributes noticeable oak, caramel, and grain depth that most cinnamon spirits simply lack. A B+ rating from Drinkhacker supports the notion that this is more than a novelty shot — it holds up under scrutiny as a genuinely layered flavored spirit. For anyone seeking cinnamon heat backed by legitimate Tennessee Whiskey heritage, the 1.75L bottle of Tennessee Fire delivers on both fronts.