Jack Daniel's 1913 Gold Medal Series Ghent Belgium Tennessee Whiskey 750ml (Bottle, Box & Neck Tag)

Jack Daniel's 1913 Gold Medal Series "Ghent, Belgium" is a highly prestigious, premium 90 Proof (45% ABV) Tennessee Whiskey officially released in 1998 by the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Serving as the historic third installment in the brand’s highly coveted seven-part Gold Medal Series, this special commemorative edition honors a crucial international triumph achieved during a major leadership transition for the distillery. Housed in a distinct 750ml glass vessel, this domestic United States allocation arrives complete as a factory-original three-piece asset including its graphic presentation box and commemorative paper neck tag.

The profound history behind this premier release shines a direct spotlight on the enduring integrity of the founder's recipe after his passing. Following the death of Jack Daniel in 1911, massive international concerns and skepticism arose regarding whether the distinctive character of his charcoal-mellowed whiskey would pass into history along with him. To prove that the distillery’s quality remained uncompromised, the family entered the spirit into the prestigious 1913 Ghent International Exposition in Belgium. A panel of rigorous international tasters awarded the liquid a Gold Medal of excellence, signaling to the global spirits market that the old-time standards would remain completely unchanged from generation to generation.

While the exterior honors a vintage European accolade, the whiskey inside represents an elevated take on traditional sour mash craftsmanship. Prior to barrel maturation, the newly distilled spirit underwent the historic Lincoln County Process, filtration drop-by-drop through ten feet of tightly packed sugar maple charcoal to secure its trademark smoothness. The distillery opted for a bold 90 proof bottle strength for the United States domestic collection—stepping up from the standard 80 proof flagship line—allowing the extra alcohol volume to give the wood sugars more architectural weight, magnifying the natural baking spices and deep barrel char.

The distillery's formal tasting records outline an exceptionally rich, dessert-forward aromatics profile that opens with a real burst of creamy vanilla bean, rich caramel, sweet brown sugars, and a crisp hint of toasted oak timber balanced by soft charcoal smoke. The full-bodied palate coats the mouth with a smooth, velvety texture, driving bold explosions of rich butterscotch, sweet corn, maple syrup, and a comforting wave of cinnamon baking spices. It transitions seamlessly into a long, persistent finish that leaves a sweet and warming trail of pleasant wood char, dark toffee, and a delicate hint of baking spices.

For serious spirits archivists and dedicated whiskey enthusiasts, this 1913 Ghent edition represents an absolute cornerstone trophy, making it a mandatory anchor for completing a flawless vertical series display. This specific offering arrives in its pristine, complete three-piece collector configuration—consisting of the glass bottle displaying the historic gold medal emblems, the factory-original display box, and the rare matching paper neck tag—offering a superb masterclass in historical liquid storytelling.

• Size: 750ml
• Proof: 90 Proof (45% ABV)
• Age: Non-Age Stated (NAS)
• Origin: Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA
• Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery (Brown-Forman)
• Whiskey Type: Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey (Limited Edition)
• Mellowing Process: Charcoal filtered through sugar maple wood (Lincoln County Process)
• Cask/Cooperage: Handcrafted, new charred American white oak barrels
• Bottling Vintage: Released 1998; third bottle design in the historical chronology
• Included Components: 750ml Bottle, Original Graphic Presentation Box, and Commemorative Paper Neck Tag
• Historical Award: Commemorates the 1913 International Exposition Gold Medal won in Ghent, Belgium
• Tasting Notes: Nose: Rich caramel, creamy vanilla bean, sweet brown sugars, toasted oak timber, and soft charcoal smoke. Palate: Full-bodied texture, rich butterscotch, sweet corn, maple syrup, and warm cinnamon baking spices. Finish: Long, sweet, and warm with lingering dark toffee, baking spices, and fine oak char.