Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey has been made at its Lynchburg distillery since 1875. The branding and original label, sometimes referred to as No. 7 or Black Label; has made its way into pop culture, with merchandise sold the world over and a history of association with music. Frank Sinatra was even buried with a bottle. The Tennessee whiskey makers use a mash bill made up of 80% corn, 12% rye, and 8% malt to create Jack Daniels whiskey, which is then filtered through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal to produce a mellow, slightly smoky character. A method known as the Lincoln County Process, it means this is not a bourbon, but instead meets the legal definition of a Tennessee whiskey. Jasper Newton "Jack" Daniel ( c. January 1849 – October 9, 1911) was an American distiller and businessman, best known as the founder of the Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey distillery.
Light with plenty of sweetness. There are hints of dry spice and oily nuts, a touch of smoke.
Quite smooth and soft with notes of banana milkshake, a mixed nut note, a touch of caramel with crème anglaise.
Sweet with a little cereal sweetness and toasty oak.
What I have learned, from multiple experiences, is that the Jack Daniels 100mL tiny bottle is light years fresher than the watery .75L bottle at my local store.
You can’t beat a jack+coke on a hot summer day. It’s been my go to whiskey for the last 5 years. I occasionally drink it neat or on the rocks. Sure, there’s better whiskey out there to sip on a cold night by the fire during the winter, but for the price it’s a great deal. I suggest drinking gentlemen jack if you want a drink neat or on the rocks though. It’s a little bit more smooth. Great whiskey though.
Still as good as the first time I tasted it 20 years ago. Mostly neat, sometimes on the rocks. You either love it or you don't. Takes all kinds. I am fortunate to have never had to taste windex, drain cleaner, paint stripper or nail polish remover. I pity the people who are able to compare the taste of this amazing product to any of those. They probably use those as a palate cleanser after having their favorite poison.
A classic drink, some folks hate it, others love it. I am one of the latter.
Can’t go wrong with a Jack + Coke. Wouldn’t drink neat, however.
