
Old No. 7 Tennessee Sour Mash

old no7 brand McLxJD 2024 edition
Fireball emerged in Canada during the 1980s as part of Seagram's line of flavored spirits, originally branded as Dr. McGillicuddy's Fireball. Developed as a warming beverage for cold winters, it evolved into a global phenomenon. The name captures the product's defining characteristic: the sharp, immediate heat of cinnamon—not a subtle whisper, but an intentional jolt.
This is not a traditional whisky. It's a blend of Canadian whisky base combined with cinnamon flavoring and sweeteners, bottled at 33% ABV. The result reads more as a liqueur than a sipping whisky, engineered for immediate impact and cocktail versatility.
The nose reveals sharp cinnamon and a sweet, candy-like character—reminiscent of red Atomic Fireball candies. The palate delivers intense cinnamon with a hot, prickling sensation, supported by caramel and honey notes. The finish is long and warming, with lingering cinnamon and a subtle woody undertone.
This is whisky stripped of contemplation. It's direct, energetic, and unapologetic—built for cocktails, hot toddies, and shots.
- ABV
- 33%
- Type
- Flavored Whisky
- Price indication
- Country
- USA