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.
I have been drinking JD since I was a sophomore in college. 58 years ago. A very fine drink then and a nice one now. While I still buy and drink it now, it has changed a bit. The Jack Daniels Distillery was bought by a Big Distiller and some things changed. The proof for one and the old complex taste for another. The old JD was passed thru the charcoal bed twice and the now JD passed only once. The Green Label was passed thru just once and I believe used the "old" charcoal. I still drink it almost exclusively. Maybe because of habit or my taste buds are failing me. I enjoy it----I drink it on the rocks in a Silver Jefferson Cup and probably will continue. I don't know any--any better. When I feel depressed about my grades back then. I might switch to a single malt for an evening. But not very often.
Superb whiskey
Its good whisky
Mucho Dulce y Acaramelado, Algo de Humo y Madera Tostada, Muy Excelente para los Mix.
Not my favourite (by a country mile) but this is a real crowd pleaser. Smooth, sweet, fruity and spicy. Pairs incredibly well with Coke and becomes something different entirely. People knock it all the time but you can expect that of any popular whiskey - everyone likes the underdog. What Jack Daniel's are trying to do, they do INCREDIBLY well - hard to knock them for it. Great job. Not my choice but I'd happily sink a few with cocke.
