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It's been a while since I 've tried Jack SB, so I picked one up today, a winter bottling of 1-4-11, from Rick No. L-17, barrel 11-0069. The whiskey is silky soft with only faint touches of the typical Jack (No. 7) palate. Vanillin, maple flavours and spice abound with an orange/mango-like fruit quality. A really fine dram of straight whiskey which would do Kentucky proud.
Gary
The last time I taste one, I enjoyed it too, Gary. Much more enjoyable than (the harsher) regular JD and (the much too stripped down) Gentleman Jack.
Thanks John, the Single Barrel overall seems much better than some years ago, there must be a closer focus now on the brand - perhaps heralded by the packaging change some time ago. Every bottle is somewhat different (as you know), and the particular one I mentioned is really good!
Gary
I eye this as I pass it on the shelf but have put off a purchase because I didn't want to risk disappointment.
Same here. I'm not real sure I want to spend $44.00 on any JD product. I'm not a big fan of the regular stuff, as it is. I can drink it, but I sure don't see what all the fuss is about over "Jack Black". I'd love to taste the single barrel, but I'm not spending that much to see if I like it.Quote:
Originally Posted by squire
I think I'll bring one of my two bottles of 11-0069 to sampler.
Gary
Courtesy of SB member Silverfish (John Q.) in trade, I have a bottle of JDSB, a barrel he personally selected. I've maybe gotten some banana now and again in this, but I've also gotten lots of stone fruit, especially tonight: cherries in the nose and the palate, and maybe some light cinnamon, too. The nose is fresh and light, but not inconsequential. I think this is a fine whiskey.
I would also agree that it is overpriced. At $30+ I'd buy this somewhat regularly. At the $45-$50 (+!) it's hard to pull the trigger.
How does this compare to the Jack Daniels Silver Select(Export). Just curious as a friend of mine travelling through Heathrow brought a bottle of JDSS for me, but I've yet to sample any.
I too really enjoy JDSB. It is the perfect pour when you want something enjoyable, but you don't want to think about it too much. Always good, but never life-changing.
The SS is a higher proof (100) over the standard SB (94).Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptainQ
I've had both and find them to be similar in taste.