From Sparrow’s whiskey list, Jack Daniel’s is an American icon and one of the most recognizable pours in the building ($12 by the pour, or $18 for a larger pour).
About Jack Daniel’s
Jack Daniel’s is a Tennessee whiskey made in Lynchburg, Tennessee, where the distillery was founded by Jasper “Jack” Daniel back in the 1860s. What sets it apart from bourbon is the Lincoln County Process, a step where the freshly distilled spirit is filtered slowly, drop by drop, through thick layers of sugar maple charcoal before it ever goes into the barrel. That charcoal mellowing is the signature of Tennessee whiskey, and it is a big part of why Jack pours so smooth. From there it ages in new charred oak barrels until it is ready.
Tasting Notes
Jack Daniel’s is known for an easygoing, mellow character. Expect soft vanilla and toasted oak, a touch of caramel sweetness, and the smooth, rounded finish that comes from all that charcoal filtering. It is friendly and familiar, the kind of whiskey that works for longtime fans and newcomers alike.
What to Pair It With
This is a classic sipping and mixing whiskey. Enjoy it neat, over a large cube, or in an Old Fashioned in our 21+ lounge after dinner. From the Sparrow dinner menu, it stands up nicely to the American Wagyu steaks or the Sparrow-Smoked Rack. Our daily happy hour runs 3 to 5 PM if you want to ease into the evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of whiskey is Jack Daniel’s?
It is a Tennessee whiskey, made in Lynchburg, Tennessee, and charcoal-mellowed through sugar maple using the Lincoln County Process before barrel aging.
How much is a pour of Jack Daniel’s at Sparrow?
At Sparrow in Kirkland it is $12 by the pour, or $18 for a larger pour.
What is the best way to drink Jack Daniel’s?
It is an easygoing, mellow whiskey that works neat, over a large cube, or in an Old Fashioned. Its soft vanilla and toasted oak make it a friendly sipper for fans and newcomers alike.
Where can I drink Jack Daniel’s near Seattle?
At Sparrow in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, a short drive from Seattle. Find it on our beverages menu and reserve a table, or ease into the evening during happy hour from 3 to 5 PM.
Find it on the Sparrow beverages menu alongside pours like Knob Creek Bourbon and Jameson. We are in Kirkland’s Juanita neighborhood on the Eastside, so reserve a table and come sip a glass.