What ingredients are in a Shot-gun?

1 part Jim Beam, 1 part Jack Daniels, 1 oz Wild Turkey

What glass do you use for a Shot-gun?

A Shot-gun is traditionally served in a Shot glass.

How strong is a Shot-gun?

A Shot-gun has an estimated ABV of 31,33%.

How many calories are in a Shot-gun?

A Shot-gun contains approximately 209 calories per serving.

Shot-gun

Verre Shot glass

Difficulté Easy

Calories ~209 kcal

ABV 31,33%

Ingrédients

Jim Beam 1 part
Jack Daniels 1 part
Wild Turkey 1 oz

Instructions

Pour one part Jack Daneils and one part Jim Beam into shot glass then float Wild Turkey on top.

Shot Strong

The Shot-gun is a high-proof shot blending Jim Beam bourbon, Jack Daniels Tennessee whiskey, and Wild Turkey bourbon, poured into a shot glass with Wild Turkey floated on top. It is an uncompromising whiskey shot built entirely from American whiskeys of different character, delivering a bold, barrel-forward punch. The combination is designed for those who appreciate the depth and intensity of straight American whiskey.

History & Origins

The Shot-gun is a modern American whiskey shot of disputed origin, likely emerging from bar culture in the American South and Midwest where multiple whiskey brands are considered a point of regional pride. The combination of Jim Beam, Jack Daniels, and Wild Turkey represents three of America's most iconic whiskey brands, and blending them in a single shot reflects a playful one-upmanship common in bar culture. No single creator or establishment is credited.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Intense and complex, combining bourbon's vanilla and caramel notes with Jack Daniels' maple-charcoal character and Wild Turkey's spicy, high-rye profile. Palate: Bold and fiery, with layers of vanilla, oak, caramel, and slight smoke; Wild Turkey's float delivers an additional burst of high-proof intensity. Finish: Long, warm, and drying with persistent oak spice and caramel.

bold oaky caramel spicy intense

Pro Tip

Chill all components beforehand to slightly blunt the intensity of the high-proof whiskeys and make the shot more approachable.

Data verified août 2017

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