Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack

Tasted in Whisky Magazine Issue 10 by Michael Jackson and Jim Murray.

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Tasting Notes

Michael Jackson Nose Soft but insistent. Sweet then dry. Burnt brown sugar and charcoal. Slightly less overt charcoal-phenol than the regular Jack Daniel's. Palate Smooth. Very toasty. Dryish start, but becoming surprisingly sweet. Spicy. Syrupy background. Finish Cinnamon. Lemons. Comment A slightly richer and more restrained interpretation of Jack Daniel's.

Jim Murray Nose A tell-tale roasty JD nose, but all gently done and laid back. Palate A dry kick off, swiftly develops a lovely, clingy sweetness, and that ever-present liquorice. Finish Remarkably demure for a JD but the rising sweetness gives way to a drier slightly burnt-sugary character. Comment Gentleman by name and nature, it lacks the usual JD firepower but retains house character.