Jack Daniel’s Alcohol Content
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, the black-label bottle, is 40% alcohol by volume, or 80 proof.2 A 1.5 oz shot is 1.0 standard drink, the same as a shot of vodka.
The canned Jack Daniel's & Coca-Cola is a different drink. It is a premixed cocktail at 7%, so a 12 oz can is 1.4 standard drinks.3
Jack Daniel’s ABV by Version
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
Special releases such as Single Barrel and Barrel Proof are bottled stronger than Old No. 7, so check the label on those.
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Jack Daniel’s?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 40% ABV, here is how Jack Daniel’s adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 oz shot | 40% | 1.0 |
| 50 ml mini bottle | 40% | 1.1 |
| 375 ml bottle | 40% | 8.5 |
| 750 ml bottle (a fifth) | 40% | 16.9 |
| 1.75 L bottle | 40% | 39.5 |
A fifth of Jack (750 ml) holds about 17 shots, or about 17 standard drinks.
Jack Daniel’s vs Other Drinks
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much Jack Daniel’s Does It Take to Get Drunk?
That depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. Enter your weight below to see how many shots of Jack Daniel’s reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Jack Daniel’s Alcohol FAQ
What proof is Jack Daniel’s?
Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 is 80 proof, which is 40% alcohol by volume.
How many shots are in a bottle of Jack Daniel’s?
A 750 ml bottle has about 17 shots of 1.5 oz. A 1.75 L bottle has about 39.
How much alcohol is in a can of Jack and Coke?
Canned Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola is 7% ABV. A 12 oz can is 1.4 standard drinks, a little more than a regular beer.
How many shots of Jack Daniel’s get you drunk?
Each shot is 1.0 standard drink. How many it takes depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. The calculator on this page shows your number.
To see how Jack Daniel’s affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 24159001000570. Jack Daniel’s whiskey label, 40% alc./vol. (80 proof). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 24050001000144. Jack Daniel’s & Coca-Cola Cherry label, 7.0% alc./vol. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.