Jack Daniel's 1954 Gold Medal Series

$549.00
Overview

Jack Daniel’s has been picking up medals for well over a hundred years, and the Gold Medal Series is how the distillery celebrates them. Each release comes in a replica-style bottle with a label honouring a different win. The 1954 edition is the sixth in the series, and it marks the Star of Excellence Jack Daniel’s took home from a whiskey judging in Brussels, Belgium, that year.

Inside, it’s the original recipe made in Lynchburg and charcoal mellowed like every Jack. The difference is the strength. It’s bottled at 43%, a bit higher than the standard Black Label, so there’s more flavour coming through. Expect toasted oak, honey, brown sugar and vanilla, with a gentle spice on the finish. It’s no longer made, and it’s getting harder to find, so this one’s as much for the shelf as the glass.

Product Details
Attribute Detail
Brand Jack Daniel’s
Producer Jack Daniel Distillery (Brown-Forman)
Country / Region USA, Lynchburg, Tennessee
Style Tennessee Whiskey
Mash Bill 80% corn, 12% malted barley, 8% rye (Old No. 7 recipe)
Age Statement NAS
ABV 43%
Cask Type New charred American oak, charcoal mellowed before ageing
Bottle Size 1000ml
Release Type Limited edition, Gold Medal Series (discontinued)
Tasting Notes
  • Nose: Toasted oak, a bit of vanilla and dried fruit, with honey sweetness
  • Palate: Smooth and creamy, with toasted oak, honey and brown sugar
  • Finish: Long and warm, with a light touch of spice
What sets this bottle apart
  • Sixth release in the Jack Daniel’s Gold Medal Series
  • Honours the 1954 Star of Excellence won in Brussels
  • Bottled at 43%, stronger than standard Old No. 7
  • Collectable replica-style bottle and label
  • No longer produced, so supply is limited
Distillery Information

The Beam family’s whiskey story goes back to 1795, when Jacob Beam sold his first barrels of “Old Jake Beam” corn whiskey in Kentucky. Jim Beam 1795 was released in 2011 to mark that start. It’s an 8 year old Kentucky straight bourbon, taken from the top floor of a five-storey rack house, where the heat pushes the whiskey harder into the oak. It was sold in Australia and select European travel retail stores, and only in small numbers.

Who this bottle is for
  • Jack Daniel’s collectors filling out the Gold Medal Series
  • Jack fans after a slightly stronger take on Old No. 7
  • Gift buyers after a bottle with a bit of history behind it
  • Anyone who likes a smooth, easy-drinking Tennessee whiskey
How to enjoy

  • Neat, to get the honey and oak
  • Over ice for an easy sipper
  • Or keep it sealed as a collector’s piece

Why we curate it

Everyone knows Jack, but not everyone has seen this one. The 1954 Gold Medal gives you the familiar Old No. 7 flavour with a bit more strength, in a bottle that tells part of the distillery’s story. Hard to go wrong if you collect Jack or just want something a bit different from the standard bottle.