Jack Daniel's is the true symbol of America. The drink comes from the glorious state of Tennessee. Whiskey by origin is a close relative of bourbon, despite cooking from corn, and not from grain.
The production technology of this legendary drink has many subtleties. Water, for example, is taken from a hot spring of a certain temperature. It is rich in minerals, poor in iron. After cooking, the whiskey is passed through charcoal filters, and it is aged in barrels of certain species of calcined wood. Sir Jack is very jealous, not even mixing his varieties for the sake of experiment or creating a new kind of whiskey. Thanks to this, there are many unique tastes, and each of them is a whole art with its own unforgettable culture.
Whiskey culture
A lot has been said and written about what they drink and what they eat Jack Daniel's whiskey of different varieties. Many say that eating such chic whiskey is blasphemy, others echo them: alcohol is alcohol - and throw stone cubes from the freezer into their glass. A lot of bullets were spent in these disputes, the shells from them then turned into whiskey. A great many rules arose during the formation of the elite drink. Now we will try to cover at least some of them:
- Whiskey is usually drunk from a wide glass with a thick bottom, but some connoisseurs prefer a glass of the form "Tulip". Naturally, no cocktail tubes.
- As a rule, snacks are not accepted, but some lovers liked the lemon.
- They do not cool the drink with ice (with the exception of cocktails based on it), but with stone cubes and special bullets, keeping its temperature within 18-20 degrees.
- It is impossible to decorate a glass or glass. Remember that whiskey is a drink of harsh times, the gold rush and the dry law.
- Serve an elite drink before or after a meal, as the sommelier puts it: aperitif and digestif.
- And finally, it should be drunk in small leisurely sips. Like life itself.
This is the culture of this drink, and now you know how to drink Jack Daniels whiskey. Enjoy the essence of America!
What are Jack Daniels whiskeys used in?
Many species have given rise to many drinking rules. Thus, different snacks are used for different types of alcohol. Consider the main ones.
Old No.7
Variety Old No.7, or, as it is sometimes called, “Old Number Seven”. It is reliable to say why exactly number seven, now no one can. Someone claims that this is the number of a successful party, a drink. Others even say that this is how Jack marked the seventh barrel, once lost during transportation, and then found some time later. It is believed that classic whiskey is the most titled among its strong counterparts. Its 40 degrees are complemented by a rich flavor and a classic composition of just three ingredients.
Ideal for dinner, many connoisseurs recommend drinking it while lighting a cigar. The old man should be poured into the Tulip with a narrow neck in order to better feel the aroma. If you are a fan of diluting alcohol or getting drunk easily, you better look at apple juice: it will soften the taste of whiskey without spoiling it. You can also dilute the drink with water, ice, and some drink Jack Daniels with cola, which makes whiskey seem like a more modern drink.
For connoisseurs of snacks for any alcohol: it is best to eat cooked game, sweets, red fish and oysters, fruits or fruit desserts, and dark chocolate. But remember that everything needs a measure.
Gentleman jack
A variety for educated and exalted men, with a strength of 40 degrees. It has a lighter shade, which is due to storage in barrels on floors that are closer to the center. The temperature there fluctuates to a lesser extent, the drink to a lesser extent penetrates into the wood itself and its taste influence is significantly reduced. Another important difference of "Gentleman Jack" is the passage of re-filtering.
This whiskey, unlike the “Old Man”, must be shaken a little before drinking and “savored” to leave an aftertaste. Bad tone will drink the "Gentleman" in one gulp. You can dilute it with the same as the previous whiskey, but the snack is different. It can be drunk only with some fruits: apple, lemon, orange and mandarin; grapes; bitter chocolate, sweets; From the dishes canapes with cheese and caviar are suitable.
Varieties Tennessee: Honey and Jack Daniel's Fire
Unlike the purebred Old Man and Gentleman, these two varieties are blends: Honey Tennessee contains honey liqueur, and cinnamon liqueur is added to the Fire. They have a lower strength of 35 degrees, and therefore have become attractive to women. Thanks to the additives, they have a sweet taste and require a special attitude, so let's turn to the knowledge of true lovers and find out what is better to drink Jack Daniel's whiskey with honey and fire varieties.
Their etiquette is actually not much different: the serving temperature is from 18 to 21 degrees, and if you want to dilute alcohol, it is better to pour it into Rox glasses, and not into Tulips.
“Honey Tennessee” and “Fire” whiskey “Jack Daniels” drink with something after a meal, usually added to coffee, because they are considered dessert drinks. Imagine a sweetish or slightly spicy heady coffee!
The appetizer is basically the same as the “Gentleman”, but the choice is expanding with fruit cakes, soft cheeses, vegetable salads and caramel desserts. And any meat can be served to it, the main thing is to fry it.
Jack Daniel's Unaged Rye
A type of whiskey that is closer to bourbon in composition: for the most part, and more specifically - 70% consists of rye with a small - compared with corn - addition of barley. Unlike their relatives, "Rye" whiskey can not stand it - it is already comparable in strength with the "Old Man". Its aroma is balanced by hints of ginger, has floral tones and familiar woody notes.
The use of this variety should be approached strictly according to customs: drink from Rox, Shot, Glass or Highball glasses, and only ice is used for dilution, and then in rare cases.
What they drink Jack Daniel’s whiskey “Old” with, they also eat “Rye”, but because of their innate strength, tartlets, baked potatoes and white grapes can be added to the choice of snacks.
Single Barrel Rye
Particularly strong whiskey, which is specially packaged in slightly different barrels: this way a unique taste of each batch is achieved. If you wish, you can buy bottles from different barrels and taste them for long evenings, savoring individual flavors.
"Single Barrel" is served exclusively after a meal in "Tulips", not diluted even with ice. Therefore, quickly intoxicating people, he, alas, is not recommended. To keep the required temperature, cool whiskey should be exclusively bullets and stone cubes.
This kind of whiskey is strictly forbidden to eat. All that Jack Daniels Single Barrel Rye drinks with is a good cigar. And in proud solitude, because even among his relatives he is especially elitist.
What Jack Daniels drink with whiskey: a cocktail snack
Of course, the true connoisseurs of the drink do not recognize its mixing in any relation with other ingredients, but if you do not relate to such, then it is quite possible to find something worthwhile among them for yourself.
Varieties such as Old No.7 and Gentleman Jack are best suited for various mixes and cocktails, because they have a suitable strength and harmoniously combine with classic soda, lemon fresh juice, juices from green apples and white grapes, as well as the ubiquitous cola - where without her!
Speaking of cocktails, you can list a great variety of them, and for every taste. The most famous, of course, is Apple Jack, which, as you might guess, includes apple juice. The Four Godfathers cocktail, which is an exceptional blend of bourbon, Jack, Scotch whiskey and golden tequila, seems interesting against the background of the rest.