Gentleman Jack
- 40
- 70cl
- Taste: 3
- USA
Gentleman Jack is made at Jack Daniels Distillery, officially established in 1866 by Jasper Newton "Jack" Daniel, marking it as the very first registered distillery within the United States. As a young man, Jack learned the art of whiskey making from local preacher and distiller Dan Call in Lynchburg, Tennessee. In 1866, Jack perfected his recipe for Tennessee whiskey. This process involved filtering the whiskey through charcoal made from sugar...
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Gentleman Jack is made at Jack Daniels Distillery, officially established in 1866 by Jasper Newton "Jack" Daniel, marking it as the very first registered distillery within the United States. As a young man, Jack learned the art of whiskey making from local preacher and distiller Dan Call in Lynchburg, Tennessee. In 1866, Jack perfected his recipe for Tennessee whiskey. This process involved filtering the whiskey through charcoal made from sugar maple trees. This unique process, known as the Lincoln County Process, gives Jack Daniels its distinctive flavour.
The company faced challenges during Prohibition in the 1920s. It managed to survive by selling whiskey for medicinal purposes and through the black market. After Prohibition ended, the distillery resumed legal production and continued to grow its brand.
In 1956, the Brown-Forman Corporation acquired the distillery. They helped to expand its distribution and introduce it to international markets.
Inspired by the original gentleman distiller and the founder of Jack Daniel's Distillery, Gentleman Jack distills using the traditional methods of Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey production, including the Lincoln County Process of charcoal mellowing. However, what sets Gentleman Jack apart is that it undergoes an additional charcoal mellowing process. After distilling and ageing the whiskey, the distillery filters it through charcoal again before bottling. This second charcoal mellowing step is believed to further enhance the whiskey's smoothness and remove any remaining impurities, resulting in a particularly mellow and refined taste.
The company faced challenges during Prohibition in the 1920s. It managed to survive by selling whiskey for medicinal purposes and through the black market. After Prohibition ended, the distillery resumed legal production and continued to grow its brand.
In 1956, the Brown-Forman Corporation acquired the distillery. They helped to expand its distribution and introduce it to international markets.
Inspired by the original gentleman distiller and the founder of Jack Daniel's Distillery, Gentleman Jack distills using the traditional methods of Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey production, including the Lincoln County Process of charcoal mellowing. However, what sets Gentleman Jack apart is that it undergoes an additional charcoal mellowing process. After distilling and ageing the whiskey, the distillery filters it through charcoal again before bottling. This second charcoal mellowing step is believed to further enhance the whiskey's smoothness and remove any remaining impurities, resulting in a particularly mellow and refined taste.
Tasting Rating Guide
1: Light, good for beginners - an aperitif on a summers day, i.e. Glengoyne, Auchentoshan
2: Also good for beginners but with more depth and body - a little stronger than 1, ie. Glenmorangie, Speyburn
3: A dram for everyone, a little more complex so the palate requires a little more experience, i.e. Cragganmore, Macallan
4: A stronger spirit, a big whisky with lots of character and body, excellent after dinner, i.e. Lagavulin, Laphroaig