Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack

This whiskey is an example of how a drop in proof, or perhaps standards, can make such a difference in the drinking experience of a whiskey. I wonder if the bar where I tried this had an old, over-oxidized bottle. The nose holds up well: banana bread, fresh banana, brown sugar, and the vanilla aspects of the barrel. It is a great combination of scents. But the palate is stunningly watery, a little grassy, with faint flavors that resemble bourbon. It's almost like I accidentally spilled water into the glass and diluted it down to 25%. It's strange. It gets even stranger because the finish is warm butterscotch and whipped cream on banana pudding -- again, very pleasant. If the palate had the same flavors, this would be a 4-star dram, but a drink that's missing a palate isn't much of a drink.