Might be better than jack but not by much. Has that Jack Daniels sour mash taste. Very light and simple. There is nothing off putting at all about this but also not very exciting. However! If you are craving a big sloppy supersized old fashioned without getting a buzz then this will allow it. 80 proof? Hmmm. Im not sure about that. But sometimes you want a big cold cocktail without feeling like you’re on halothane. This is the ticket.