Jack Daniel’s, McLaren Reveal High-Octane 2026 F1 Team Tennessee Whiskey

The 2026 McLaren Mastercard F1 Team x Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey arrives as a higher-proof take on Old No. 7, bottled at 86 proof (43% ABV) and billed as Jack Daniel’s fourth collaborative special release with McLaren Racing, Robb Report noted. Breakingbourbon tied the launch to the kickoff of the 2026 Formula 1 season and described the expression as stronger than the brand’s standard 80 proof, intended to produce a fuller, more robust flavor profile.

The release is explicitly framed as a double milestone: McLaren’s 1000th Formula 1 Grand Prix and the Jack Daniel Distillery’s 160th anniversary, according to Breakingbourbon, Fredminnick, and Yahoo. Breakingbourbon and Fredminnick both reported that the bottle wrap motif was created to mirror McLaren’s 1000th Grand Prix celebration designs that will appear throughout the 2026 season, with Yahoo describing an orange-and-black label that “features what looks like tire tracks.”

Production details are classic Jack Daniel’s: the limited-edition whiskey uses the signature grain bill of 80% corn, 8% rye, and 12% malted barley, is distilled in Lynchburg, Tennessee, and is charcoal mellowed drop by drop through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal before aging in handcrafted new American white oak barrels, Breakingbourbon specified. Those same sources and Robb Report emphasized the impact of the elevated proof on aroma and palate.

Tasting notes vary slightly by source but converge on a caramel-and-vanilla core. Liquoronbroadway’s product listing gives formal notes: nose of caramel, vanilla, toasted oak; palate of smooth vanilla sweetness, light spice, charred oak; finish clean and mellow with lingering sweetness. Robb Report and Breakingbourbon described the expression as delivering “notes of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak, finishing smooth and creamy,” with Robb Report adding that it still retains Jack’s signature banana note.

Packaging and availability are positioned for collectors and race fans. Breakingbourbon listed the 2026 edition in both 700 mL and 1 L SKUs, saying the whiskey will be available this month in F1 Grand Prix global markets and other select locations, and gave a suggested retail price for the 1 L bottle of $34.99. Bondston’s earlier 2025 listing, by contrast, described a McLaren X JD 2025 edition bottled at 80 proof (40% ABV) with a gift box and promotional bag, illustrating how the collaboration has shifted year to year.

Corporate statements accompanied the launch. Mark Bacon, SVP and Global Managing Director for Jack Daniel’s, said, “Jack Daniel’s and McLaren both possess a dedication to heritage, innovation and the pursuit of possibility.” He added, “This year’s limited edition bottle celebrates that shared legacy with a bold design that gives fans a premium way to celebrate the spirit of both brands.” Nick Martin, Co-Chief Commercial Officer, McLaren Racing, called it a milestone year as McLaren looks “ahead to our 1000th Grand Prix in Miami,” and said the bottle “gives fans a special way to acknowledge this important chapter in our journey.”

Liquoronbroadway is marketing a motorsport-inspired bundle pairing the Jack Daniels McLaren Edition 1 L with a Glenfiddich Aston Martin 16 Year 750 mL, describing the set as a blend of American whiskey tradition and premium Scotch craftsmanship. What remains unsaid in retailer and press excerpts is the total production run and a full market-by-market release calendar; Breakingbourbon provides the only explicit MSRP and SKU notes. As the 2026 season unfolds, the McLaren-branded bottle will be a visible intersection of racing livery and whiskey heritage, and its elevated proof suggests a bolder sipping experience than prior editions.