Tis the season. That’s a perfect excuse to spend a little extra cash to get a really good bottle of liquor. How about a bottle of Gentlemen Jack Daniel’s? No, don’t buy this as a gift to a friend. Friends don’t deserve this, only you do. If you have not met Gentleman Jack, you are truly missing out on one of the best sipping whiskeys around. I have enjoyed several bottles of this stuff in the past, and I was quite excited for BoozeBasher to review it. It couldn’t have happened at a better time. It’s the holidays! Yeah, that means there is lots of traffic and tons of people in my way shopping. Here’s my idea of Christmas shopping: wait ’til the last minute, fill up the flask with Gentleman Jack, pick up a few gift cards, then head straight to the bar to catch the bowl games. Okay, enough about that. Let’s get familiar with our new friend.
Gentleman Jack whiskey is distilled at the good ole Jack Daniel’s Distillery located in Lynchburg, Tennessee. What sets Jack Daniel’s Whiskey apart from the rest is that it is mellowed through ten feet of sugar maple charcoal. This process refines the whiskey’s flavor to that great taste Jack Daniel’s fans love. The maturing process takes place in barrels that are actually hand-crafted by the Jack Daniel’s Distillery. Inside these toasted oak barrels, the whiskey draws its distinctive flavor, finish, and rich amber color from the barrel walls. In the case of Gentleman Jack, it gets even better. The Gentleman goes through the mellowing process twice, making it the world’s only “twice mellowed” whiskey.
Let us put this “Rare Tennessee Whiskey” to the test with our BoozeBasher panel of drinkers. The “on the rocks” test yielded a kick-ass beverage that has few rivals. That’s right! It’s that good. Gentlemen Jack takes smoothness to an all new level. Just imagine old No. 7 but super-smooth with the same good charcoal wood flavor and a touch of fruit and sweetness. For the next test, a splash of Coke was added. Unfortunately, Jack and Coke doesn’t quite equal Gentleman Jack and Coke. The BoozeBasher panel agreed that Coke actually took the great smooth taste of the whiskey and tainted it with a slight sourness. This stuff was ment to sip straight.
Now for the infamous drunkability test; this one was going to be extra fun because it happenned to be my birthday. The pours of Gentlemen were heavy, averaging around two plus shots per drink. After enjoying several, I felt soothed and mellow. This stuff is really great to sip. I just sat back and relaxed while everyone else made the terrible mistake of playing that shot game. You can read the rules of Hunter and Wade’s shot game here on our forum. Anyway, throughout the night, the Gentlemen drunk was severely tainted by many other types of liquors, but the hangover was not too bad at all. Gentlemen Jack will hurt you just like old No. 7, but it’s not any stronger. If caution is exercised, then the lucky drinker should feel fine the next day.
Gentlemen Jack was a pretty big hit with the BoozeBasher staff. It will most likely be a part of our liquor stash from time to time. A 750ml example will set you back about $35. Yes, it is a bit pricey, but the holidays are upon us…so why not treat yourself or a special someone? Just keep in mind, it tastes great, and it will disappear fast. Since your friends will probably come over and drink it all anyway, they don’t deserve it for Christmas! Have a safe and happy holidays everyone!
Sipability – 8.5
Mixability – 5.5
Drunkability – 8.0
Hangover-ability – 6.0
Bang for the Buck - 6.0
Overall - 7.0 
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Nice review Paco! Its kinda cool to know that the distillery is actually not that far from here. Maybe someday I will go visit it, and send you guys some pictures of the place. Along with some tasty drinks! =)
that would be fabulous Jade!
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Peace the F**** Out with a ROCK OUT!
P.S. Bangin’ review yo
How about if i put a pic of my half naked body?
Very nice review. I’ve always seen this on display in the local liquor isles, but I’ve always been hesitant on dropping that much money on a bottle. But seeing as how you guys consider it as a very smooth version of old No. 7, I’ll definitely check it out. And when it comes to moderately expensive whiskeys like this, neat or on the rocks is the only way to go, so that shouldn’t be a problem.
If you look like Vin Diesel then I say you should be posting naked pics all over the web of yourself. Make dat’ money! And then you should come sex me, and I’ll show ya how its done son!
Peace the F*** Out with a ROCK OUT!
Hells Ya!!!!!!
Elliott,
thanks for your commment. we think you should give it a try. if you like no. 7 you’re gona love this stuff. neat is the only way to go
Ms. whatever your name is, how about you start a forum topic and we can discuss this further?
Paco, what makes you think it’s a miss? there are no women on the internet
haha, i was thinking positive but good point
Gentlemen Jack is decent but the difference between it and number 7 isn’t worth the price tag. I’d rather buy 7 drink it down, then use the extra cash I saved from not buying the Gentlemen to buy a forty of random malt liquor, drink that down, then try to break the bottle over my forehead. That’s how I spell a good night of drinking…
Word.
That’s because you have no taste, Poop!
Well, I really did like a bottle of Gentleman Jack until I found out what happens when you consume an entire 355mL bottle mixed in Coke in about an hour.
It still tasted great but the next 3 hours after I drank were bad. As in, couldn’t feel my body and I passed out after crawling one final time from the bathroom
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That being said, in moderation Gentelman Jack was pretty tasty.
I have to say I really enjoyed the one pint of Gentleman Jack I got once when I was just sipping it. Unfortunately I made the mistake of thinking it wasn’t going to affect me and I drank the bottle mixed with coke in about an hour. Not a fun night to say the least.
To this day even the mere mention of whiskey makes my stomach knot. But it had a great taste before the terrible mixing occurred
Got to admit, it’s a big improvement over No7. Still doesn’t beat a good bourbon, but not everybody wants a sweet bourbon taste. Probably be pretty good to sip on a cold night by the fire, but don’t even think about mixing this stuff with cola. Drink this one and use your No7 to start the fire.
He is a deliciously-fine gentleman! FANTASIC
pinked out like a moth needs to shut the fuck up and stop being a skank huh?
No offense, but GJ is probably one of the worst whiskeys I’ve had. It’s harsh and uninteresting.
pinked out like a moth needs to shut the fuck up and stop being a skank huh?
never*****
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