Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack Whiskey

Product Description

Gentleman Jack: The Tennessee Whiskey That Gets the "Double Blessing"

Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack is the smoothest bottle in the Jack Daniel's lineup, and what makes it different is simple: it is charcoal mellowed twice. Every Jack Daniel's whiskey goes through the Lincoln County Process, in which the new spirit is filtered drop by drop through sugar maple charcoal before it goes into the barrel. Gentleman Jack does that, and then does it again. After years of aging in charred new oak, the whiskey passes through a second round of charcoal mellowing before it's bottled. The folks in the Jack Daniel's Hollow call it a "double blessing," and it's the reason Gentleman Jack is known for a softer, cleaner, more refined drink.

The name honors the original gentleman distiller, Jack Daniel, the founder of the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, one of the oldest registered distilleries in the United States, founded in 1866. Jack Daniel's whiskey took top honors at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, where it reigned over two dozen competitors, and the brand has kept its focus on the same charcoal-mellowing method ever since.

How Gentleman Jack Is Made

Gentleman Jack starts with the same recipe as Old No. 7: a mash of 80% corn, with rye and malted barley, and iron-free limestone spring water from a cave at the distillery. It's distilled, then filtered through sugar maple charcoal before going into handmade, charred new white oak barrels. After aging, it goes through the charcoal a second time and is only then bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof). That second pass is why Gentleman Jack is so approachable neat or on the rocks.

Tasting Notes

Nose: Clean and soft, with new oak, vanilla, honey, and light caramel, plus hints of citrus and floral notes.

Palate: A balanced oak flavor with notes of caramel and vanilla, sweet fruit, and light spice.

Finish: Exceptionally smooth, crisp, and clean, with a warm, gentle farewell.

Food Pairings

The caramel and vanilla character of Gentleman Jack pairs well with smoked pulled pork, barbecue ribs, grilled chicken, and burgers. It also goes with sharp cheddar, which contrasts the sweetness, and with dessert, like pecan pie, bread pudding, or grilled peaches with brown sugar.

Serving Suggestions

Gentleman Jack is made to be sipped neat or on the rocks, since the double mellowing keeps it smooth without needing a mixer. It also makes a polished cocktail whiskey. The brand's own serves include the Gentleman Jack & Ginger, the Gentleman Jack Sour, and Gentleman Jack on the Rocks. It works well in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan where you want a softer, rounder profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "double mellowed" mean? The whiskey is filtered through sugar maple charcoal twice, once before it goes into the barrel and again after aging, before bottling.

What proof is Gentleman Jack? 80 proof (40% ABV).

Is Gentleman Jack bourbon? It's a Tennessee whiskey. It's made much like bourbon, with a corn-heavy mash and new charred oak, but the charcoal mellowing sets Tennessee whiskey apart.

How is it different from Old No. 7? Old No. 7 is mellowed once. Gentleman Jack is mellowed twice, which gives it a smoother, lighter, more refined taste.

How long is it aged? It matures in charred new oak barrels, about four years, before the second mellowing.

Is it good neat? Yes. The double mellowing makes it easy to drink neat or on the rocks.

Where is it made? At the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee.

Explore More

Want to compare it with the classic? Try the Jack Daniel's Old No. 7, or take your pick of the minis with the Gentleman Jack 50ml 12-Pack. For something special, check out our exclusive Jack Daniel's Single Barrel QLS Barrel Proof, or browse the Whiskey collection for more Tennessee and American whiskeys.

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