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.

What whiskeys are combined in a Shot-gun?

The Shot-gun blends Jim Beam bourbon, Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey, and Wild Turkey bourbon in a shot glass, with Wild Turkey floated on top. All three are American whiskey expressions with distinct character: Jim Beam is classic Kentucky corn-forward bourbon, Jack Daniel's is charcoal-mellowed Tennessee whiskey, and Wild Turkey is a higher-proof, bold bourbon.

How is the Wild Turkey float achieved in a Shot-gun?

Wild Turkey is carefully poured over the back of a bar spoon held just above the surface of the combined whiskeys, allowing it to sit as a distinct layer due to its slightly different density and alcohol content. This float concentrates the aroma and delivers a stronger initial nose when the shot is raised.

What type of drinker is the Shot-gun intended for?

The Shot-gun is squarely aimed at American whiskey enthusiasts who appreciate bold, barrel-forward flavours without mixers or dilution. It is a direct, no-frills shot that celebrates the depth and variation found across Kentucky and Tennessee whiskey styles.

Three American whiskeys converge in the Shot-gun: Jim Beam bourbon and Jack Daniels Tennessee whiskey poured in equal parts into a shot glass, with Wild Turkey bourbon floated on top. The build is uncompromising, drawing entirely on barrel-aged spirits of differing character to produce a bold, high-proof shot near 31 percent ABV. There is no mixer or sweetener to soften the impact, only the layered intensity of the whiskeys themselves. It is aimed squarely at drinkers who favor the depth and strength of straight American whiskey, served and consumed in a single glass.

Shot-gun

Ly Shot glass

Độ khó Easy

Calo ~209 kcal

ABV 31,33%

Nguyên liệu

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

Hướng dẫn

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 Tháng 8 2017

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