Cdog
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Have to admit eating it this time wasn't too bad.
As a day or two back I had polished off the last drop of Wild Turkey 101 I stopped by my favorite Spirits store yesterday for more.
Directly across the aisle from WT101 is a large display of Jack Daniels offerings. They've been there forever and for me were simply part of every liquor store's scenery.
I never liked JD Old No 7. Oh I choked down plenty when a kid, a lot of it came back up too! I had zero interest trying anything Jack Daniels.
Well I turned to see the store checkout was quite busy, so I start to browse the aisles. A lot of newer bourbons now that seem to be from Minnesota to, Texas and Ga. Forgive my ramblings.
I ended up back where I had started with a bottle of Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof staring me in the face.
Something strange happened, the checkout cleared and there I was with my handle of WT and a 750ml JD Barrel Proof on the counter.
Later I pulled the cork and took a whiff. Smelled a bit nutty and surprisingly light for 130 proof.
I let it sit opened for a few minutes before pouring a bit less than two fingers in a Rocks glass.
I expected to be disappointed, but was actually shocked when I took the first sip! This stuff ain't anything at all like what I remember Jack Black being.
The nutty nose followed the flavor, a nice slightly sweet mellow taste with a decent oily mouth feel. The finish is incredibly soft for anything 130 proof.
No, it ain't the best pour I've ever had, but it's far from being the worst.
I try not to judge my firearms, trucks, and whisky with only one outing. I'm not dreading my next trip to the liquor cabinet.
The JD doesn't come close to Booker's or other fine pours I've had. It is easily found and a lot less expensive.
At the price point of around $60, it's in a crowded field and easily overlooked.(Especially if like me, you don't have fond memories of earlier engagements with JD) With single barrel offerings you never know what the next one will be. If my next outing is with this bottle is as good as the first, I can see me risking another $60 for more.
As a day or two back I had polished off the last drop of Wild Turkey 101 I stopped by my favorite Spirits store yesterday for more.
Directly across the aisle from WT101 is a large display of Jack Daniels offerings. They've been there forever and for me were simply part of every liquor store's scenery.
I never liked JD Old No 7. Oh I choked down plenty when a kid, a lot of it came back up too! I had zero interest trying anything Jack Daniels.
Well I turned to see the store checkout was quite busy, so I start to browse the aisles. A lot of newer bourbons now that seem to be from Minnesota to, Texas and Ga. Forgive my ramblings.
I ended up back where I had started with a bottle of Jack Daniels Single Barrel Barrel Proof staring me in the face.
Something strange happened, the checkout cleared and there I was with my handle of WT and a 750ml JD Barrel Proof on the counter.
Later I pulled the cork and took a whiff. Smelled a bit nutty and surprisingly light for 130 proof.
I let it sit opened for a few minutes before pouring a bit less than two fingers in a Rocks glass.
I expected to be disappointed, but was actually shocked when I took the first sip! This stuff ain't anything at all like what I remember Jack Black being.
The nutty nose followed the flavor, a nice slightly sweet mellow taste with a decent oily mouth feel. The finish is incredibly soft for anything 130 proof.
No, it ain't the best pour I've ever had, but it's far from being the worst.
I try not to judge my firearms, trucks, and whisky with only one outing. I'm not dreading my next trip to the liquor cabinet.
The JD doesn't come close to Booker's or other fine pours I've had. It is easily found and a lot less expensive.
At the price point of around $60, it's in a crowded field and easily overlooked.(Especially if like me, you don't have fond memories of earlier engagements with JD) With single barrel offerings you never know what the next one will be. If my next outing is with this bottle is as good as the first, I can see me risking another $60 for more.
