Black Label Whiskey Vs Jack Daniels

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Overall, the Jack Daniels Old No. 7 and the Johnnie Walker Black Label, both have their respective strengths, and drawbacks, although when it comes to making an educated choice, we would opt for the Jack Daniels Old No. Historically, Jack Daniel’s Black Label was produced at 90 proof (45% alcohol), and then reduced to 86 proof (43%). In 2004, Jack Daniel’s took Black Label down to 80 proof (40%). I feel the lowered alcohol content also takes back something of the whiskey’s manly bite, and in doing so it’s just not what it used to be.

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Oct 22, 2020 The Black Label is the second most affordable—a blend of more than 40 whiskies at least 12 years of age. The liquor is not too peaty and still a little sweet, so it's a good introduction to. Historically, Jack Daniel’s Black Label was produced at 90 proof (45% alcohol), and then reduced to 86 proof (43%). In 2004, Jack Daniel’s took Black Label down to 80 proof (40%). I feel the lowered alcohol content also takes back something of the whiskey’s manly bite.

12/23/2019In Whisky Comparison, Whisky of the Week

Jack Daniel’s is one of those polarising brands. Some people love it; some people hate it. Regardless of your view on it, Jack Daniel’s has become a cult brand around the world, and you can find it in most bars and liquor stores. There are various bottlings of Jack Daniel’s available in SA, but what exactly is the difference between the standard Jack Daniel’s vs Gentleman Jack?


The exact date of Jasper Newton ‘Jack’ Daniel’s birth is unknown, but he was from Welsh and Scottish descent. He started the Jack Daniel’s distillery around 1866. During his lifetime the brand grew rapidly, and Tennessee becomes a significant player in the American distilling industry. Jack was a confirmed bachelor, and he left the distillery to his nephew Lem Motlow.

The distillery remained in Jack’s family until 1956. It was bought by Brown Forman and has been part of this drinks conglomerate ever since.

Jack Daniels’ brand of Tennessee whiskey has become the highest-selling American whiskey in the world. Jack Daniel’s whiskey isn’t bourbon, despite following most of the same processes as bourbon. In production methods at least. There is, however, one key difference.

Tennessee whisky whiskey is filtrated through sugar maple charcoal before maturation.

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Jack Daniel’s Old No 7 is the start of this Tennessee whiskey range. It is made according to the Lincoln County Process. The whiskey is filtered through charcoal chips before going into the casks for ageing. Jack Daniel’s Old No 7 is only charcoal filtered once. The bottle you can easily recognise, and all over the world people will know the brand.

Gentleman Jack was introduced in 1988 as an upscale offering to appeal to consumers who wanted to move to a more premium brand. It is twice filtered through sugar maple charcoal. First, it is charcoal mellowed before going into the barrel. Then it is sugar maple charcoal mellowed again before being bottled.

According to some sources, Gentleman Jack is aged longer than the regular Jack Daniels. But as Jack Daniel’s is aged until the distillers are happy with it, it is difficult to define an age.

Jack Daniel's Old no 7Gentleman Jack
Price point
$ 32
R270$ 40
R330ABV
43%43%Black label whiskey vs jack daniels bourbonColour
Light amberGolden dark copperNoseSweet with caramel, vanilla and dry oak and a hint of smoke. Some dried fruit and marzipan. Spicy oak, caramel and vanilla sweetness and faint hints of wood smoke. It has a sophisticated edge to it.PalateToasted oak and butterscotch sweetness. Hints of vanilla, overripe cherries and nuts. Something like sour cherries and cereal on the palate. It is quite an oily whiskey. Mellow and smooth.Smoky oak and hints of charcoal. Herbal notes are coming through mixed with chocolate, rich dark roast coffee, hints of pepper and cinnamon intertwined with cherry sweetness and vanilla. The palate is bold and quite a big mouthful.FinishMedium length with some toasty oak, butterscotch and spice.Medium length with dark Indian spices and faint bits of charcoal and vanilla.Black
GeneralTennessee WhiskeyTennessee WhiskeyMy RatingVery GoodExcellentRating on Whizzky3 out of 1780 ratings3.5 out of 833 ratingsCommentsNot very complex. However, it is easy-drinking and great to use in marinades or basting sauce when cooking.It has a distinctive personality, smooth, complex but it easy drinking and smoother and richer than the regular Jack Daniel'sPairs well withSmoky chicken, KFCButtered NY strip steak

There is a definite improvement from the Jack Daniel’s Old No 7 to the Gentleman Jack. Gentleman Jack is smoother and easier to drink than Old No 7. The distinctive Jack Daniel’s distillery notes are there, but in the Gentleman, it fits together better.

To me, this Jack is that person from the rougher side of town that made the big time through hard work and perseverance. Confident and well dressed and comfortable in her /his skin.

I have also done a side by side comparison between the Gentleman Jack and the Woodford Reserve bourbon.

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