Jack Daniel's Single Barrel vs. Gentleman Jack vs. Old No. 7

[@TheMashandDrum]

Shake dat laffy taffy! LOL. Awesome job Shayla! Cant wait for your first LIVE

[@whiskycentral]

Awww thanks Jason! Hopefully just a couple months away for the live. Still a little too nervous to do one by myself. :)

[@TheMashandDrum]

@@whiskycentral If you need any help using OBS or setting up a LIVE let me. Been doing it by my lonesome too.

[@whiskycentral]

Thank you so much! Yeah the computer I have is really laggy so as soon as I get my new one I will be able to use OBS. I’m sure I’ll need some help learning how to use it! You are awesome

[@billbored8277]

I just had a great tour of JD in Lynchburg…. Tour guide was great. He explained the single barrel so well. If that was a top of a store house, means that barrel got hotter in the summer, and colder in the winter, a lot more interaction with the wood barrel.

[@killmaster46]

I been a single barrel fan for a long time I do think it's worth the extra mony for the enjoyment, but I also am very picky with flavors too an I insist the barrel select is the best

[@Dans92578]

Agreed I think JD Single Barrel is an excellent choice in its price range of about $50, and is worth every penny as it’s actually one of my favorite whiskeys to sip on. I’ve noticed in comparison to no. 7 it has a much less waxy/oily mouth feel and also has a lot more depth in flavor and a much better finish. I find the difference is so significance I would even recommend that those who don’t typically like Jack Daniel’s black label to at least give Single Barrel a try. I find splash of water or ice is essential to tone down the alcohol bite, then it is perfect but I personally would not skip this step.

[@liamlive2972]

Gentleman Jack is delicious compared to Old No 7

[@alpscarlett8897]

The single barrel is better but glenfiddich 12 is my favourite whisky and it’s a single malt

[@01blaval]

@@alpscarlett8897You can’t compare single malt Scotch with ”bourbons”…. They are from different worlds. You can appreciate both but please don’t compare them.🙏🏻

[@aperezdeal]

@ alpscarlett8897 JD offers a single malt if you can find it!

[@nmfl100]

It might not be the best whiskey for the money, but I love the Single Barrel as a sipper - that oaky and organic flavor does it for me. I grew out of the Old No. 7, but it's a decent whiskey.

[@DutchDukeMan]

I love the barrel select but for the price i think Gentleman is the best out of the three.

[@whenmusicmatters]

The charcoal filtering is done to the water before distillation not after. It is a South African technique practiced by Uncle Nearest and shared with Jack Daniels to purify water.

[@tannergrinzel1835]

No bourbon does this so I probably would go for Jim beam since that’s bourbon

[@keeperoftruth5951]

In the gentleman Jack and single barrel it's done after distillation as well

[@DJmicaiah]

I like Gentleman Jack because it is not as harsh

[@felipeceri]

Well... this is not how you're supoused to review whiskey... you need to clean your mouth by drinking water between drams. If you don´t , you are not going to get the different notes in each one of them. Thats why you say "this tastes like nothing" after tasting the gentleman jack.

[@Vortex1988]

Gentleman Jack really is the least flavorful of the three though. That comes with the low proof and double filtering.

[@chrismiller755]

@@Vortex1988 exactly

[@chrismiller755]

Gentlemen jack sucks

[@camesjory]

Although I agree with you,, it's hilarious that you mention what someone is "supposed" to do while spelling that very word incorrectly 😅

[@felipeceri]

@@camesjory english is not my native language my man... we all make mistakes.

[@Dans92578]

As a big fan of Single Barrel, I think JD Single Barrel is an excellent choice in its price range of about $50, and is worth every penny as it’s actually one of my favorite whiskeys to sip on. I’ve noticed in comparison to no. 7 it has a much less waxy/oily mouth feel and also has a lot more depth in flavor and a much better finish. I find the difference is so significance I would even recommend that those who don’t typically like Jack Daniel’s black label to at least give Single Barrel a try. I find splash of water or ice is essential to tone down the alcohol bite, then it is perfect but I personally would not skip this step.

[@whiskycentral]

Single barrel is much better now than at the time of filming this video

[@liamobryan6105]

Hey, Jack Daniels cooperage worker here, the single barrel has a special lottery type twist to it. So, the barrels age for 4 years in a warehouse, but depending on where the barrel was stored (near the top or lower levels of the warehouse) it will have a varying intensity, getting a good bottle of single barrel is some really good Shit to enjoy. Single barrel is certainly the best whiskey we offer.

[@Sheilawisz]

I love my Jack Daniels Old N7 but it's very expensive here, so I get Jim Beam a lot more often. To me, Old N7 smells and tastes a bit like maple syrup! Oak as well, a bit peppery and that lovable thing like fruity chewing gum. I take my time to sip it, and then with ginger ale I call it Gingerjack awesome drink. Thanks Shayla!

[@slifer9990]

Old n7 is my favourite whiskey so very excited to try gentlemen jack

[@slifer9990]

Tried it, loved it

[@Defectordrunkzone]

Gentleman jack is a waste of money,go for the single barrel.

[@slifer9990]

@@Defectordrunkzone after drinking 50% bourbon, gj feels like milk in my throat lol. Still good though. Will definitely try the single barrel

[@d34dinside61]

@@Defectordrunkzone why? I loved it. It got me faded and tastes really nice

[@brianbrown4303]

@@Defectordrunkzone explain

[@nickwoodward1511]

My single barrel bought here in cape town SA was wonderful...As a single malt snob it pointed me right back at american Whiskey...Its brilliant

[@whiskycentral]

mine got much better with a little bit of air in the bottle. :) Love single malt!!

[@nickwoodward1511]

@@whiskycentral Loving Bourbon currently...Great for a post surf winter warmer...Cheers for the reply mate!

[@Mose2305]

Nice lineup comparison of the Jack Daniel's core range! Always enjoyed Old No. 7 with Coke, but I find the Jack Daniel's SBBP to be an exceptional sipper. Cheers to your continued success!

[@whiskycentral]

Thank you! yeah, I didn't like my SB as much. Did you get any bitter oak on yours?

[@christofinb]

Exactly what I got from Gentleman Jack ‘nothing’ but old no 7 nothing wrong with it. Haven’t tried single Barrell but will hunt it down.

[@cyburntwentytwelve2455]

Single barrel is normally £42-£45 in UK

[@KassPaAttHava]

I actually like the Gnetleman more then the regular old no.7. I usually drink single malt though. I've had Blanton's single barrel and it was really good

[@ProfessorHarney]

Taking price out of the picture and just judging it based on taste, I like the select the best (it’s punchy at first with a lot of flavor), then gentleman (the smoothest in my opinion, but not much flavor), and last of all the original (it’s a good tasting bourbon)!

[@fushnick06]

I love the Single Rye and the Single Barrel Barrel proof too!

[@kennethgibson7483]

Love me some Gentlemen Jack you can keep the 🔥 from old #7

[@gintu05]

Those 700ml double takes on bourbon never seem to stop. Does customs steal the other 50ml?! Where does it go?! ;)

[@hoofixrman]

Single Barrel Select is real nice in my book...34 bucks at costco

[@whiskycentral]

Yeah I like it more now! The bitterness subsided. It's really good now

[@ibrapasha]

$30 at sam's club

[@wren7336]

Nice Review Shayla. Have you come across the Master Distiller Series?... They are 86 proof. There's also the "Legacy" bottlings at 86 proof

[@kridreklaw]

I prefer the Gentlemans Jack it's soooo smooth. Prior to GJ I drank Monkey Shoulder but found GJ to be very similar and less expensive!!!

[@TheMonolake]

How long is single barrel aged ?

[@whiskycentral]

They can aged the single barrel for as long as they want. But unless it has an age statement or some dates on the back you won't know for sure. :) Russels reserve single barrels will have dates on the back :)

[@robsvtgt500]

​@@whiskycentral5 1/2 to 6 years

[@Dab11082]

I personally enjoy all three. Mix any with some sweet tea; I call it an "Arnold Slammer" (play on an "Arnold Palmer" mix). Great review. Have you toured the JD Distillery?

[@whiskycentral]

Nice! I've never been!

[@denisebrock3154]

Same here. I love Jack Daniel single barrel with tea or with tea with a little lemonade mixed in. I used to ask for an Arnold Palmer with a shot of Single Barrel Whiskey. But now I know it's called the Arnold Slammer! Thanks for the info!

[@dontwanta]

When you compared old #7 & Gentleman Jack you said gentleman was put through charcoal. All Jack Daniels is filtered through charcoal, Gentleman Jack is twice through charcoal.

[@Albatross88-1]

Sweet host, Untouchables, lmao subscribed

[@Caddyshhack]

Great stuff as always. Looking forward to you starting streaming!

[@whiskycentral]

I am getting some Blanton's Samples and I will kick off my first live stream with those. :) They are getting sent to my Sister I'll be up there soon to pick them up! Cheers Cannon!!

[@Caddyshhack]

Whisky Central cheers! I will do my best to be at your first live!

[@bossplayer316]

I like the single barrel the most🤗

[@MichaelS_MathanDearg]

It was great watching this older video. You were veeeery subdued. 😁👍

[@whiskycentral]

That's a nice way to say terrible! LOL I didn't know how to talk to a camera

[@syngeskal]

GJ is like a smooth ... ghost...did I dream it or did I actually have some whiskey...that is the question

[@Joshua88377]

What’s your favorite bourbon?

[@whiskycentral]

I love Old Forester whiskey row series and Russel's Reserve :)

[@whiskycentral]

@@Joshua88377 OF 100 is a good bottle at less than 20$. The Russel's Reserve is great at 30$

[@Joshua88377]

@@whiskycentral thank you very much

[@Joshua88377]

@@whiskycentral I tried George Remus recently I like it a lot. Nice bite to it. I’m having trouble locating OF 100 proof but will keep looking

[@Joshua88377]

@@whiskycentral Should I try Old Forester 86 proof? That’s all I kind find with OF....

[@rogercrawford772]

You really can't get the flavour if you neck it straight down....give your taste buds a chance.

[@DE-eVOLVED]

Single Barrel for the WIN !!

[@ophidian1965]

Wow 2 years ago until now you have come so far 👍

[@whiskycentral]

Haha this one is Soo bad lol 😂

[@joshuasteele5108]

Their single barrel offering I've had was bananas foster without the rum and a nice oak tannin finish. 29 bucks at Costco.

[@TheGrafton12]

Which State is your Costco located in?

[@joshuasteele5108]

@@TheGrafton12 California

[@davidrios4958]

Cool video. First time that I've watched your videos.

[@whiskycentral]

Thanks David! They will get better

[@johncashion8428]

Excited to watch it!!!!!

[@enniopelliccia3844]

I have a technical question: why american and japanese whisky never tell how old they are, whilst scottish do show "8 / 10 / 12 years"?

[@whiskycentral]

When a whisky doesn't have an age statement, we call it a NAS or Non-Age stated whisky. There are scotches that do this as well; Tomatin Legacy/Duchas, for example, is a NAS scotch. But all scotch must be at least 3 yrs old to be classified as a Scotch. Similarly, with Bourbon, you have NAS Whiskies. If a Bourbon says straight, it has been aged at least two years; if it says Bottled in bond, it has been aged at least four years. You do have Bourbons that carry an age statement like Eagle Rare says aged for 10 yrs on the back, Elijah Craig Barrel proof says on the side that it's aged 12 yrs, and then you have bottles that will say directly on the front of the label how old they are Like Russels Reserve 10yr or Knob Creek 12yr. Scotch is usually aged for longer because of the climate in Scotland, and they most often will use ex-bourbon barrels which are less active than a new charred oak barrel which is required for Bourbon :) I hope this helps. You can always email me if you have more questions.

[@enniopelliccia3844]

@@whiskycentral wow thanks i Need to print this 👍🏻 I've bought an aberfeldy 12 and a Glenfiddich 12 and i was put off by the fact that they added caramel, while Maker's Mark is dark aswell and doesn't show added ingredients, I think that different countries have different rules (also Maker's Mark has caramel but they're not forced to show it) I bought a Glenmorangie 10 and a Bruichladdie Classic for my Brother and the next One i'll buy for myself Will be a Cardhu, but i don't trust the Gold reserve One cause It doesn't show the Age 😂 Cheers

[@whiskycentral]

@@enniopelliccia3844 You will have it in your brain quickly! :) Bourbon is not colored so they will not say non-colored on the bottle usually. For scotch, it's always the best bet to go with non-colored and non-chill filtered. But NAS Scotches can be really good! It's nice to have an age statement but I would rather have a Glen Scotia Victoriana over a standard bottle that is 40% but carries an age statement. It's a safer bet with the age but try to get things that are 46% abv and above. You can pretty much guarantee they aren't chill-filtered and will have more flavor and texture :)

[@detroyt232323]

Not even sure why they still sell Gentleman. So you're telling me you're going to take #7, strip from whay little flavor an already weak 80 proof whiskey has, package it in a "fancier" bottle (although you can't beat the cool factor of #7). Place this on a shelf AND charge you more money for it. You lnow tbe old saying about a sucker born right?

[@LincolnClay98]

I personally like to add a bit of cold water to my whiskey, I think it makes it more enjoyable!

[@whiskycentral]

Yeah I add a couple drops to open them up :)

[@hahaha8566]

The distillery is just like walking inside one of them bottles😂 love that sour mash smell

[@barrygiddey9139]

Nice lineup 🥃

[@pjhaction]

Knob Creek reference to being better is correct

[@josephappleton1061]

Nice review

[@malmeyer]

Good video Shayla! I've only had the single barrel and it was good. Will probably get the barrel proof next. I've been tempted to buy the Gentleman Jack a few times but I think I will pass on it now. :) Cheers!

[@whiskycentral]

Thanks Mike! Yeah the gentleman Jack is not for me. But I've heard nothing but good things about the SBBP :)

[@blackfly29er]

Not a big JD fan, but I really enjoyed your review, and look forward to your take on the barrel proof. 🥃

[@whiskycentral]

@@blackfly29er thanks! Yeah I'm not a huge fan either. What's your daily drinker

[@blackfly29er]

@@whiskycentral WT101 and thanks to Utubes my palate grows for the cask strength. So far I've got Stagg Jr, OF1920, MM, and OGD114. Next??

[@whiskycentral]

blackfly EH Taylor, Knob Creek Single Barrel Reserve, Elijah Craig Barrel Proof. You probably will like any of those! WT 101 is so lovely!

[@michaelupchurch3779]

Single barrel without a doubt

[@whiskycentral]

Totally! It was very bitter on this episode but since then it has opened up and is a great Whiskey!

[@JohnGrove310]

banana solvent

[@WoRLDs_CoLLiDiNG]

I couldn't even imagine dating a woman with a whiskey selection

[@MrRalph2000]

JDSB is way above the other two.

[@Jared40]

I agree totally. Single Barrel is amazing every bottle I've ever gotten generally taste consistent and good .Jack No 7 is good I love it on the rocks Gentleman Jack is ok too light for me 😐🥃

[@georgiougeorge9261]

Jack Daniel's Old No.7 is the best for sure.

[@phillipdunbar1202]

There is no banana in Jack Daniels!

[@robsvtgt500]

Single barrel >no 7>Gentlemen

[@HallowTipAfool]

I subscribe soon as I seen girl shake that laffy taffy 😂 I been drinking only tequila for years and decided to start drinking whiskey and didn’t know the difference from regular Jack and Gentlemen Jack that’s how I’m here 😉

[@whiskycentral]

Yeah there is a whole world out there. This is pretty much what everyone tries first. If you have any questions, let me know :)

[@JohnGrove310]

you don't taste the maple?????

[@whiskycentral]

Yes! I totally do now!

[@siredith8846]

Good to see a chick doing a whiskey review for a change.

[@liamlive2972]

GENTLEMAN JACK TASTES NOTHING LIKE NO 7

[@johnk7093]

no matter what Jack I have.... its peanuts... Gent Jack I get Peanut brittle....... never bananas.. weird huh.....

[@whiskycentral]

Yeah I get peanut more on Jim beam but later on I did get more of a peanut note on the single barrel. :)

[@ivanezbeer]

Where is this $50?!

[@stephenboole9688]

Nice job!!

[@Christian_Zilla]

GJ all the way

[@enginagan9932]

Jack No7 tastes like Solvent

[@CGDaGreat23]

😂😂😂

[@williammunny6061]

Wuss

[@ashleyme8174]

Iove my alcohol newt stylw. That is the only way i drink it.

[@diosubescu]

Gentleman Jack

[@anthonybroussard6523]

Good ole no.7

[@PSNeko]

HAHAHA Shayla, that is what i call an old video. :D Cheers you Clynelish fangirl

[@whiskycentral]

Haha the old videos are painful to watch! Lol

[@shannoncombs3036]

So with all due respect, how do you get a banana smell from whisky? Here is a description exercise...tell someone who has never seen color before what blue looks like. You can not use the word "like" because they have never seen color.

[@whiskycentral]

A banana smell or taste form from chemical reactions during fermentation.

[@ADHDWhiskey]

#schlammered!!! 🤣🤣

[@whiskycentral]

Just for you, I've adopted that now! lol

[@mikey-bz4it]

Gentleman jack tastes like jim beam to me

[@drax14QC]

Interesting. Like any Jim Beam product in particular ?

[@biancopierre9393]

I agree with the analyse. You should try if you like the single Barrel Woodford reserve 👌.... Above in terms of quality

[@Madd_Joseph]

Banana??????

[@Jared40]

I've seen many reviewers on KZbin say that I love Jack and I never get that smell or taste 😐🥃

[@mikecullerton]

You're videos have come a long way. I agree with Mash and Drum, looking forward to a live stream. Subscribe!

[@whiskycentral]

Thanks so much Mike!!

[@DustyChugs]

I don't know where you are getting banana from on the Old No.7. It just burns my nose and I've watered it down. Mind you I'm not one for drinking whisky for flavour. I drink whisk(e)y because I'm a heavy metal guy and all my influences drank Jack, Crown, and Jameson. I've learned from my influencers.

[@svj333]

酷

[@jway9097]

I adore bitter and can't accept when others, especially reviewers can't handle them. Y'all are supposed to have a wide palate.

[@whiskycentral]

Yeah everyone has a different palate. I enjoy bitterness in scotch but this was overly tannic bitter. I enjoy bitter when it is well done. The bad bitter note in this dropped off with some air. Ralfy loves bitter and sour and said his palate has changed with age as he used to not like those notes as much.

[@bigloaded8324]

Hell with woke Jack Daniels