whisky review 159 - Jack Daniels Old No: 7 & Gentleman Jack
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- Old No: 7 is very young stuff suitable for ice and/or mixing with soda or coke !
For sipping, Gentleman Jack is a far better option expressing the JD style better and with more complexity.
No. 7 tastes like Frosted Flakes and acetone. I guess that's why I tend to have it for breakfast
"frappleberry"
"Vimto" and "Jelly Babies"
"ha hih heh hih heh heh!"
No idea what he's doing, but it's great.
I like this chap.
I am a Tennessee native and never heard of a "frappleberry"
You hit the nail on the head with the glue note! Had a good chuckle!
I just visited the JD distillery. The only difference between Old No 7 and Gentleman, is that they run the Gentleman through the sugar maple charcoal TWO times. so it goes through for 12 days instead of 6. It makes a world of difference!
Airfix glue! I knew I wasn't crazy.
Jack Daniels 1/100.
"best selling" just means that lots of people drown it in fizzy soft drinks all over the world because it's a recognized brand like Coca Cola. Vodka is probably even more "best selling", but it has no flavor at all and no sipping value (I do drink vodka).
I just sampled a JD sampler pack - No7, then Gentleman Jack, then Single Cask. Sure, it's totally drinkable, but DEFINITELY airfix glue! Washed it down with the "ye ole standby" Maker's Mark - it's an order of magnitude better even compared to JD Single Cask. IMHO, of course :)
Coca Cola: so awesome, you won't mind drinking Jack.
Buying a bottle of Gentleman's Jack on impulse when I had planned to grab myself a bottle of No. 7 is what opened my eyes to the world of whiskey for the first time.
Before then I thought that whiskey was just for if you didn't want to bloat yourself on a massive volume of beer during the night out with your mates. Trying something that wasn't the complete bottom shelf for the first time was quite the revelation.
I just tried this for the first last week. Airplane glue, yes. I added a drop of water in my cup and let it sit a while. Big difference. It got sweet, lost the glue note and was pretty good.
I'm from America....The fucks a frappleberry?!?!
Ha! Me too.
thought i was the only one lol
ditto
Jon Sanger Fap
84/100 feels very respectable for Gentleman Jack, its a solid mark.
The world need more people like Ralphie. Did you see how many videos he made? It's a lovely work.
Can’t you see how to spell his name? 😂
Thank you for making all these whiskey reviews. Enjoying whiskey is still a quite new hobby to me and I'm glad to learn from you. For a some reason I have never tasted bourbons (except terrible TERRIBLE Jim Beam Red Stag -cherry whiskey) but after this I might give a change for Gentleman Jack. Keep up with good work you're doing. Rgds -Sulosky, Finland
I like Jack Daniels but I agree Gentleman Jack is 5 times better.
barely
im an american and I dont know what frapple berries are
I'm a Brit and neither do I! Not a Brit term as i know it!
I believe its a mixture of blackberry blueberry and strawberries....which yes I get NONE of that in any of jack daniels products haha
As long as it's not Boison berry!!! Never ask your 8 yr old nephew to go get you some "boison berries" ...... two weeks in intensive care!
those are the berries i surround my wifes body with on erotic circumstances
I did some digging and apparently it's an obscure term for Juicy Fruit, like the gum ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I love this guy and his reviews. lol
8:28 "...with old spice red c*nts and jelly babies"
Wtf, exactly what I tasted too!
Hey ralfy are you going to review the Sinatra select jack Daniels?
I am quite fond of the no frills Old No.7 standard myself. Love the flavor profile and EVERY variation of Jack Daniel's I've ever tried as well. Gentleman Jack is absolutely delicious too. Had a rare bottle of limited edition Rye a good four years or so back. Was incredible. Now for the first time trying the standard run JD Rye Straight Whiskey at 45%.... Unmistakable distillery character that is Jack Daniels present immediately on the nose and palate----notes of rye bread, banana bread, caramel, sugary spice fruit, sugary smoke, an almost licorice note creeps in too. These flavors morph and open up upon a teaspoon of GOOD water in to a healthy dram of this 90 proof rye....
VERY enjoyable and quite complex for what seems to be a now standard shelf option in the Jack Daniel's range of whiskey........
I don't even drink much whisk(e)y, I just like watching your videos because you're such a delightfully jolly and knowledgeable fellow!
Have you ever gotten into whisk(e)y?
@@tweezerjam lol I have much more since this comment. Tried whatever kinds of scotch I can get in the U.S., as well as bourbons and local small batch whiskeys. I've grown to really enjoy it. 😁
@@BrianBridges cool 😎
Ralfy, ignore the haters, anyways, what temperature would you recommend for something like this young spirit just in general? I usually keep my main scotch in a semi room temperature, like a cellar, but for something like Crown Royal or JD, just the younger, cheap whiskys, should it be chilled if drinking it neat?
Hi Ralfy, have you ever tried the JD single barrel barrel Proof?
Wow thats trippy. I used to live in Illinois (just moved actually) and when you mentioned the fact about knob creek i was like "thats interesting" and then i looked up and there was a commercial for knob creek on TV. Trippy.
Great review. I'm a Scot I've drunk more than a few premium malts (but no expert), this is a fine whiskey, it has a niche for sure. Well done JD. The Vimto reference is legendary, I laughed, but you know...it's a good observation.One again, great and enterataining review. Now, time for another double shot of GJ.
Just out of curiosity but would Gentleman Jack have gotten higher marks if it were higher proof? I keep thinking Gentleman Jack should be at least 90 proof to differentiate a bit more from the basic bottling
Too many net and YT reviewers are pretentious....they act all knowing and haughty and dont know where their own arses are. Ralfy is not one of them I can happily say. I love seeing you do American drinks. Id love more of them.
What do you think the best whiskey would be? What is your favorite? Which one would you recommend for a light weight drinker?
I am an American and can't stand Jack Daniels. It's The "McDonalds Big Mac" of American whisky......oh, You are right about that glue aroma
I can understand if you don't like J.D., it has a very unique taste but is very high quality. McDonalds is not high quality, you want a quality burger try In-N-Out, it still may not be your favorite taste but you can tell the quality.......(you went the burger route)
Or, if Double-Doubles aren't available in your area, at least go for the Royale with Cheese over the Big Mac.
Couldn't agree more.
@@tohopes Because of the metric system.
@@tohopes lol
Hi Ralfy, man i wish i could share a day with you sipping some of these great Whiskies!
But i have a question: I'm a big fan of the Gentleman, also Eagle Rare sb, Basil Hayden, and Bulleit... Tried many others but i really enjoy sipping on those.
Now with such taste what would you recommend as a unique bourbon that you think i may really enjoy? Thanks & Cheers!
have you tried the Jack daniels white rabbit ?
i got it from a friend in poland, and honestly i could not taste the difference between the old no 7 and this one .
have you any comments on this whiskey ?
I actually prefer Old N.7 to Johnnie Walker Black these days. I just love bourbon and I've found that for all I spend on scotch, I'm really into that corn-syrupy finish. Maybe too much time on oak? Any bourbon suggestions for me, Ralfy?
Anything from Buffalo Trace!
Buffalo Trace makes great stuff for the money - Blanton's, or their 10 year.
Heaven's Hill - Elijah Craig, and Evan Williams are both easy to get and great value for the money.
I still dig Jack Daniel's even though my palate now prefers more vibrant bourbons and Islay scotches. Gentleman Jack is a good one, just a decent whisk(e)y all around.
Loving the content Ralfy!
Hi Ralfy, just out of curiosity what would you have scored Old No. 7?
i just bought a jonnie walker black label, a jack daniels gentleman, i wanted to know if i can keep them unopened for a year and then open it and drink it?
I am an American. I have no effing idea what a "frapple berry" is. Please feel free to elaborate.
Dear Ralfy,
I found in a local retailer an older bottle of Gentleman Jack. As you mentioned in Whisky Review 145 the marriage continues in the bottle. This bottle I suspect to be from the late 90s, early 2000s. Would it be worth a buy, or do you think that it'd be very similar to the current production
how does the water release flavour? im not really used to whisly tasting etc so could you explain for a beginner :)
Im new to whisky which brand would you recommend,just your personal favorite?
love your reviews, im a big fan on gentleman jack not so much no7... i just wondered have you ever reviewed or what you thought of the jack daniels single barrel or silver select
What's your thoughts on the Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey? It makes a great sipping whisky/liquor, especially straight up on the rocks.
Hi Ralfy! I live right down the road from the Jack Daniels distillery. Beautiful place and quaint little town. Interesting note is that the county where this is located is a "dry county" meaning you can't buy what they make there! Not only that but you cant even sample it at the distillery! A bit of hypocrisy there if you will! Never been a JD fan but then I'm just starting out in my journey so I'll keep an open mind. Thanks for your review! CHEERS!
"Nose"... I always get a little bit excited when we get to this part of the review - it's like, right, now we're getting down to business!
I've just recently started to take a proper interest in whiskey, although I have been drinking JD No.7 for years. I've bought JW Green label, and Jura in the last few weeks. The 3 are completely different, but I'd be hard pushed to say which I prefer. They're just different, but I like them all.
Love your reviews - entertaining and informative :-)
would you recommend getting a bottle of glenfiddich 12 before buying a bottle of HP 12?
I’m in America, all my life and never heard of Frappel berry(sp?)
@z32na because every barrel is different. i bought a single barrel and was hugely impressed with it. i ran the next day to the shop and the other 2 they had from the same barrel. i have not encountered a bad single barrel yet. i have tasted and sampled it from 4 different barrels. sure some are better than others but i found in my little experience with this bottle that they have a certain concistency in quality.
thats the whole exciting thing with single cask bottlings, search for THE one!!
Ralfy, would you say that given the fact that Gentleman Jack is far better than No7. That it would be a bit sacreligious to use it in a mixed drink? That its on a level far above that duty and it should be enjoyed neat or with water and savoured like you show here? Asking out of curiosity as I have no background. Asking as well because you gave it what I would consider a relatively high mark for a mass produced spirit. Thanks!
. . . have it however you want, so long as it's appreciated. Mass produced products can be very good if made properly.
Hi I enjoy your videos, just subscribed. A question. I am from Canada is there a Canadian whisky you enjoy and think is good but not too expensive!? Thanks, Cheers!
Ralfy, I've seen a lot of Whisky-Tasters, but you are the best.
Have you ever tried Old Grandad bottled in bond? Great deal for 17 dollars, interested in seeing your opinion of it.
I have watched a lot of your reviews. They are great. But I have to know. Where do you buy your flat caps. and can I get them in the US ?
retired from the job . . . try e-bay for "harris tweed cap"
Are u doing a jack Daniels single barrel review?
I'm from North Carolina and I have no idea what a "frapleberry" is.
he makes shit up as he goes along. don't worry about it
Flipside really?! Omg dude I can’t believe you don’t know what a frappleberry is 🤣🤦♂️
Does single barrel mean single malt?
If Jack Daniels was good enough of Frank Sinatra, its good enough for me. Love old number 7 stirred with ice, strianed and served on the rocks with in a chilled low ball glass. Taste wonderful with a nice smocky cigar flavored electric cigarette liquid. Hits the spot in the winter and works well in a whiskey sour in the summer. Haven't tried the gentleman's jack yet, but if its "light years better" than old number 7 than I'll give it a try.
Mr. Ralfy! Why are you reading from a paper? Is that your script or some written down "taste nodes"? Just curious... on the other hand, I love my whisky. And I really appreciate your channel. There's lots to learn. Thank you for that
Loved Gentleman Jack I just finished my bottle of it. I tried it on it's own & very good drinking whiskey. I also as well tried it with some coke & gotta say it mixes well coke & was better tasting with the coke then Old No:7. Now I am looking to try something similar to Gentleman do you have any recommendations? Cheers to you mate & got to say you do very excellent reviews.
I recently tried the JD sampler pack - No.7, Gentleman Jack and Single Barrel... Didn't enjoy at all, definitely solventy, even the "premium" bottles. Behind that - cloying one-dimensional vanilla and sweetness. That's just me, I am not questioning others' experience.
So I picked up 2 bottles with black labels that look like No.7 imitations - Ezra Brooks 90 proof and Evan Williams Black Label (43%). These are KY straight bourbons and each bottle's just about half-price vs. No.7. And I am so thoroughly enjoying them. I love how there's a malty tangy/fruity note (like in Scotch) behind the sweetness, none of the rubbing alcohol harshness and I only add water to access more flavors (not to dial back the harshness). I am new to bourbons and ryes (as I am to malts), and I have some quality bottles, but I love finding a bottom shelf diamond in the rough like that, you know, things that I can offer to guests on the rocks or as mixer without cringing, yet still enjoy neat. In a way these 2 bourbons even seem to scratch the same itch as the sweet Aberlour 12 does for me.
I don't care what you say, JD ole' number 7 is still one of the best sipping whiskey's there is. I think it's made for people that don't have the time or desire to sit around smelling their whiskey and talking about it....
I'm very new to drinking Ive tried vodka, rum, and tequila hated all of them will I like whiskey?
Ralfy Your being kind to do the american whiskys [ I always did wonder what you thought of them] Its hard to beat a fine scottish or Irish whisky! Is it cold in your new bothy? I can see your breath from time to time. the malt muky muck from minnesota
Knob Creek is also the location in Kentucky where we hold an annual machine gun shoot late summer every year. After a full day on the range, GJ is on the menu after the barbecue.
I'd love to see a review on the Tennessee fire that's just been released. It'll be the first thing I take a swig of on my 21st birthday!
Tennessee fire is good
lol the face you made right at the beginning is exactly how I feel about Jack Daniels.
@ralfystuff, iam a newbie, what whiskey would you recommend i start with?
I use Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey for COOKING ONLY. I use it in a Whiskey cake I make and it is perfect for that! Human consumption not so happy if it's not inside my cake or mixed with Coke!
Thank you for this review. I have been wanting to get into microbrewing for years! Im 26 and just love so much random stuff to do with alcohol. Most people in America dont understand but your reviews sum it up!
Ralfy! Can you review Jack Daniels Single Barrel? I am not, at all, a fan of Old No.7 or even Gentlemen Jack, for that matter. But I tried a little sampler bottle of the SB and I was pleasantly surprised. I'd love to hear what you thought of it.
Hi, what is that symbol with the 3 running legs on your wall? In the Philippines that is the symbol for the fraternity Tau Gamma Phi...
Ralfy, could you please tell me how Gentleman compares to Jack Single Barrel 47%?
I am an American, and I have no idea of the frapple berry ither. What in tarnation?
You're very educated with this stuff, great review
happy to help with my experience !
would love to know your opinion of Buffalo Trace...
“Rare “ only available in supermarkets everywhere 😂
. . . and increasingly discounted !
Why not review the single malt Jack Daniels? Or have you? Love the videos.
Given your own great Scottish burr (and that of your brother, Clive) what took you both to the Isle of Man?
So whats the purpose of adding half a teaspoon of water?
Surprised to see you doing an American whisky(bourbon), would you consider doing Crown Royal?
According to Wikipedia (and we can all vouch for its accuracy), Jasper "Jack" Daniel is of both Welsh (on his grandfather's side) and Scottish (on his grandmother's side) descent (actually English, Welsh, Scots-Irish, and Scottish). So I guess we still have the Scots (and the English, Welsh, and Irish) to thank for having a hand in crafting American whiskey.
I am a bit curious as to the term Bothy you are using. Am I correct to assume you are in a type of public shed? Are you just using the location temporarily? Is this a Celtic tradition?
. . . original celtic dwelling shelter stone shed.
Very nice. I bet you are using coal fires rather than wood. Quite rustic!
ralfy please show us around ur new home does it have a garden like ur previous home
I am sure that this has been pointed out but JD is a Tennessee Whiskey and not a Bourbon and definitely not a Tennessee Whiskey Bourbon (us Kentuckians are a little sensitive about this). However thanks for your review and keep up the good work.
Please explain me, what is the main difference between a scotch and a bourbon?
How do you Think about Jack Daniels ''single Barrel'' ?
Its so weird and such a shame for myself because im new to whiskeys and i love them but I once tastes a 12 years old single malt and then jack daniels old number 7 and couldn't tell the difference. I wonder, will my tastes buds developpe in time ??
leplusfortaumonde how are your taste buds fairing ?!?
Just take your time, mate, and enjoy the experience. I've been drinking and appreciating crap whisky for many years and it comes slowly. The trick is to, as Pacman said, take a slight smell and just see what you think at first. Even if you're not picking up 'notes', so to speak, just register the smell and think about it. When you pick up another whisky, you'll be like "aah, this is different to the other one" and more subtle things will come out. Right now, I'm enjoying a nice glass of glue :)
If you had to give JD No. 7 a mark what would it be?
Ralfy! I’ve tried Uncle Nearest and not many others of its kind but must say it’s my favorite whiskey and wonder if you’ve had it and your thoughts on it if so? Bless you highly and my highest regards to you. You’re brilliant!
. . . I have never come acrossthe is brand, but will look out for it ! thanks for the regards !
Ralfy, do you plan to or have you done a review of Hudson single malt ? This is an American single malt made in upstate New York.
Will this Gentleman Jack of 10 years ago still taste similar to todays Gentleman Jack?
. . . no, liquor can change over time due to ingredients and industrial practice, there are better options out there including Old Forrester.
I'm from the US; Tennessee more specifically and I have NO idea what frapple berries are haha.
Never seenaa frappleberry , actually been a long time since I saw a Jelly Baby (Tom Baker was the best Dr ) . I'm off to finally open that sample bottle of Gentleman Jack ...
A lot of scotch whiskey use old bourbon casks, and some of the cheaper blended scotch really do have that gluey bourbon essence but they still beat Nr07 for mixing.
I've always wondered what the real difference between bourbon, whiskey and brandy is. Can you enlighten me!?
Just found your channel and being from Montana, thought it was funny that I really wanted to see your take on Ole number 7..........but missed peanuts, glue?? yes, I don't drink JD. I much prefer Woodford if its a bourbon. By the way, what is a Frappleberry, heard of a snozberry... but frappleberry? and what does red fruit taste like... and what is red fruit.....
great Channel... I have some watching to do, congrats on the many episodes you have done.
@rab631 sorry to bother you, but still Jack Daniels isn't bourbon, it's a Tennessee Whiskey. Jack Daniel's is dripped slowly - drop-by-drop - through ten feet of firmly packed charcoal (made from hard sugar maple) before going into new charred oak barrels for aging. This special process gives Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey its rare smoothness. It's this extra step - charcoal mellowing - that makes Jack Daniel's a Tennessee Whiskey.
Have you reviewed any of the Glenlivet products?
I'm a whiskey drinker and i can't drink old no7, charcoal filtering can't save it it's still rough. The single barrel is great though.
I wish you would have given your take on old no 7. I know you would dump all over it but ppl who enjoy Jack dont drink it regularly for the "gentleman" taste. It's a great whiskey to reminisce.
hello Ralfy. i live in Poland and some time ago i bought Jim Beam Black, on bottle i can see inscription "triple aged 6 year old" on oficial site Jim Beam i read that this whisky is double aged and have 8 year... i googled "jim beam black" and see 2 diferent bottle of this same whisky can u tell me why I've got diferent bottle than this on official site Jim Beam ? and is any difference betwen mine and this official ?
Your channel says your in the USA, I`m over in the UK, In most of the supermarkets here there is very little choice of bourbon whiskeys, Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey, Buffalo Trace Whiskey, Red Eye, Southern Comfort { If that counts } And that`s about it unless you go to a dedicated off licence store { What I believe you call a liquor store } But there are not as many of those around in rural areas now because of the supermarkets domination of the market