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Author Topic: Jack Daniels not as potent Brad Miller Administrator Posts: 17775 From: Plano, TX (36.2 miles NW of Rockwall) Registered: May 99 posted 10-01-2004 11:42 PM                     click here quote: Jack Daniels lowers content of Tenn. Whiskey MORE ON THE WEB Jack Daniels September 29, 2004 NASHVILLE (AP) -- Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey is a little less potent these days. The famed "sippin' whiskey" has lowered the alcohol content of its flagship brand, Old Number 7 Black Label. The whiskey, distilled in Lynchburg, now registers 80 proof instead of 86. This has staggered some drinkers. There's a magazine called Modern Drunkard, and that's no joke. The editor, Kelly Rich, is so disillusioned he's ready to tie one on. In Kelly's words, "I'm sure Jack is spinning in his grave." Looks like someone has already started a petition.  |  IP: Logged Joe Redifer You need a beating today Posts: 12859 From: Denver, Colorado Registered: May 99 posted 10-02-2004 01:08 AM                        Only 80 proof? Hell that's like drinking water! There goes my weekend. How am I supposed to drink my troubles away now? I guess I'll just have to cope with life. Seriously, even 80 proof will knock you on yer ass. I guess this is bad news for alcoholics who need the higher dosage to get their fix. Alcoholics are cool.  |  IP: Logged Bobby Henderson "Ask me about Trajan." Posts: 10973 From: Lawton, OK, USA Registered: Apr 2001 posted 10-02-2004 01:36 AM                     I don't care what intensity Jack Daniels registers, the stuff tastes terrible to me. But then I'm more of a beer drinker. 80 proof is only 30 points higher than Listerine. There's burned out meth heads in my town drinking that stuff to get drunk. They don't get the brand name stuff, just the generic equivalent from Wal-Mart. I'm not sure how they keep from burning up their guts with the stuff, but I heard they eat a bunch of baking soda or something like that before getting blasted. Sure, they'll get piss drink, but they'll be minty fresh!  |  IP: Logged Mark Gulbrandsen Resident Trollmaster Posts: 16657 From: Music City Registered: Jun 99 posted 10-02-2004 01:56 AM                     quote: This has staggered some drinkers. Or it has some drinkers staggering.... should still do the trick! Mark  |  IP: Logged Mike Olpin Chop Chop! Posts: 1852 From: Dallas, TX Registered: Jan 2002 posted 10-02-2004 03:51 AM                     HA! You guys are all SINNERS! Coke on the rocks please.  |  IP: Logged Rick Long Jr Expert Film Handler Posts: 211 From: Toronto, Canada Registered: Jul 2000 posted 10-02-2004 08:27 AM                     Here in Canada, J.D. has always been 80 proof, (40%). In fact all liquor is. I once ran across a liquor store that had accidentally been delivered a case of white-label Wild Turkey, but that was a one time deal. Good while it lasted though.  |  IP: Logged Fred Georges Master Film Handler Posts: 257 From: Lombard, IL, USA Registered: Jun 2000 posted 10-02-2004 11:40 AM                     Thats why, Gentlemen, if you are a fan of Home grown Whiskeys you should give Bonded Bourbons' a shot. Bottled at 100 proof & always will be.  |  IP: Logged Paul Mayer Oh get out of it Melvin, before it pulls you under! Posts: 3836 From: Albuquerque, NM Registered: Feb 2000 posted 10-02-2004 11:51 AM                        Hmm, "Coke on the rocks please" from an LDS churchgoer... I think your bishop will want a word with you Mike. Me and "my buddy Jack"? Never touch the stuff.  |  IP: Logged Dean Kollet Jedi Master Film Handler Posts: 591 From: Florida State University Registered: Jul 2003 posted 10-02-2004 12:21 PM                     it's 8 points....c'mon I love Jack Daniels, and I'm not going to stop drinking it b/c it's less potent, I'll just drink more. But maybe this will convince people that there is more to the market than JD, which is nice.  |  IP: Logged Kyle Caudill Film Handler Posts: 92 From: Wichita Falls, TX Registered: May 2002 posted 10-02-2004 12:28 PM                     Makers Mark. Smooth and better tasting. Sweet Nectar of the Gods  |  IP: Logged Bob Maar (Maar stands for Maartini) Posts: 28608 From: New York City & Newport, RI Registered: Feb 2001 posted 10-02-2004 01:44 PM                        Why in the world would anyone drink Jack Daniels when you can drink GIN?  |  IP: Logged Leo Enticknap Film God Posts: 7474 From: Loma Linda, CA Registered: Jul 2000 posted 10-02-2004 02:21 PM                        Thank you Bob! Naval strength (i.e. 57% ABV) Plymouth Gin is what I've got in mind. The Pilgrim Fathers spent their last night in England in what is now the Plymouth distillery. The following morning they walked about 30 yards down the Barbican, boarded the Mayflower and, well, any Film-Techer in Massachussets can take up the story from there, I guess. I was in Plymouth for a meeting two weekends ago and was mightily glad I didn't have to drive myself home to York!  |  IP: Logged Will Kutler Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1506 From: Tucson, AZ, USA Registered: Feb 2001 posted 10-02-2004 03:01 PM                     The "proof" of wiskey is reduced by cutting with water. So, if you build your own condensing still, you can take that Jack Daniels from the bottle, reprocess it, and increase its proof content! Basically, the distilling process is nothing more than seperating water from alcohol by converting via the liquid/gas relationship. Pay attention to both The History Channel and The Discovery Channel for more info on distilling processes!  |  IP: Logged Steve Kraus Film God Posts: 4094 From: Chicago, IL, USA Registered: May 2000 posted 10-02-2004 03:27 PM                    It doesn't matter to me personally since I'm not much of a drinker but it sure seems like a pretty stupid move for a brand which extensively advertises how they continue to do things the same way they always have. Pretty much reveals that to be bullsh*t. Especially since this is not the first adulteration. The product used to be 90 proof (45% alcohol). They watered it down to 86 proof (43% alcohol) fifteeen or so years ago.  |  IP: Logged Bruce McGee Phenomenal Film Handler Posts: 1776 From: Asheville, NC USA... Nowhere in Particular. Registered: Aug 1999 posted 10-03-2004 07:21 AM                     Steve is right. I've seen 90 proof bottles of JD. I never got into drinking Daniels. I'm right beside Tennessee. Am I not a good Southerner?  |  IP: Logged

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