And the winner is... 7 and Gentleman Jack are pretty much the same. Therefore, Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 wins by default because it's cheaper. The second charcoal filtering that creates Gentleman Jack seems to subtly changes the scents and flavors, but I had a hard time clearly picking them apart.

Really, the only thing that differentiates Old No. 7 from the Gentleman Jack (which is my is in my glass for this review) is that the latter makes two trips through the Lincoln County process. Briefly, this process involves filtering their new make spirit through several feet of maple charcoal.

Fast Facts. Crafted to be easy-drinking and smooth, without a lot of burn on the finish, it's an ideal entry-level sipping whiskey. The double-charcoal mellowing gives it a different, slightly sweeter and rounder flavor than Jack Daniel's flagship Old No. 7, and many drinkers prefer Gentleman.

Pour Gentleman Jack over ice. Top with Ginger beer or Ginger ale.

7 is the best-selling product and great for various mixed drinks, it is not so great for sipping. The good news is that Jack Daniel's is so much more than that Old No. 7; there's a full range of whiskeys catered to different tastes and wallets.

Gentleman Jack is typically more expensive than Regular Jack Daniels due to its premium status and extra steps in the production process. However, many whiskey enthusiasts believe that the extra cost is worth it for the smoother taste and refined flavor profile.

Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select is superior, but you're also paying about double for a significantly better experience. Jack Daniel's Single Barrel is richer, sweeter, and more complex in every way, bursting with brown sugar, cherry cola, chocolate, and honey, with enough malt and woody spice for balance.

This Tennessee whiskey has remained iconic for more than 150 years and is a great option for mixing into a classic Jack and Cola or other highballs. Sipped neat or on the rocks, it's a good introductory whiskey, but may lack the complexity that some whiskey aficionados seek.

While not officially labeled bourbon, most of Jack Daniel's whiskeys meet the criteria required to be called a bourbon. After distillation, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey undergoes what is referred to as the 'Lincoln County Process.

While both are maple charcoal filtered / mellowed prior to barreling, Gentleman Jack Whiskey is charcoal filtered one more time prior to bottling, supposedly adding complexity and mellowness to the whiskey. It doubles up on the Tennessee Whiskey charcoal filtering requirement.

Jack Daniels Mixers

• A splash of water or soda water.
• Lemon-lime soda.
• Cola.
• Ginger ale.
• Coffee.
• Apple cider (hot or chilled)
• Cranberry juice.
• Sour mix (and water)

Recipes. Jack meets lime meets summertime. Mix together 1 part Jack Honey, 2 parts lime juice, and a splash of ginger ale. Garnish with a lime wedge and mint, then sit back and enjoy.