OldDude
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7
Tennessee Whiskey — Tennessee, USA
Reviewed
July 30, 2019 (edited October 20, 2019)
I know I reviewed Old No. 7 about a month ago, this will be a different kind of review. This is for Al, one of the old guys I meet up with at IHOP who just passed away... this was his whiskey.
Most everyone knows what this whiskey tastes like so I’m not going to go into the flavor profile. But when you crack open a bottle JD it’s always the same, the bottle you buy in Amarello will taste just like the bottle you buy in Grand Rapids or Boise. It’s reliable, you know what you’re getting, it doesn’t say one thing and do something different, Al liked that. Al didn’t like surprises, he had plenty of those as a marine in Vietnam. After the war his sense of adventure was limited to having a JD and Pepsi instead of a JD and Coke LOL. I used to kid him that you could drain the water from the bottom of his charcoal grill pour it in a blender with a banana and strain it into the bottle and it would taste the same as his JD. Now we all know it isn’t that bad, this was just friendly banter between a bunch of old guys. Old No. 7 isn’t overly complex, there isn’t a lot of nuance, you get what you get which is a solidly reliable Tennessee whiskey that delivers without a lot of fluff.
He said this whiskey never let him down so he stuck with it, that was Al. A little rough around the edges but you always know what you’ve got, this is the working man’s whiskey, honest and straight up, you’re the man Al. Today we raise the glass and retire this bottle until next year, Semper Fi my friend.
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Great tribute review to an old friend. I and Im sure all that read this thank Al and all veterans for their service
I can imagine Al, like many of us, have seen enough in life that we don't need to see much more. Something dependable that doesn't change and is there for us is what we wind up reaching for, like Old No. 7. Here's to Al, cheers!
@PBMichiganWolverine Al took brand loyalty to a whole new level.
@Rick_M ... yeah this “review” ended up being more of a eulogy, couldn’t help it.
@OldDude touching story—-sorry for the loss. Gotta hand it to the guy who stuck with what he liked without being swayed by marketing and the masses
@OldDude - Great story! I volunteer 1 day a week driving disabled vets to their appointments at 6 different VA facilities. I see firsthand the sacrifice these vets have made for their country. Salt of the earth folks just like your friend Al. Sorry for your loss.
@Scott_E Thanks man.
@BDanner A-List whiskey has come a long way from charcoal water and bananas right? Had to throw that in there... lol.
Sorry to hear about the loss of one of your IHOP Crew. Nothing but respect for Old Dudes and their Jack, JW Red and Crown. They more than earned the right to enjoy those back when they were considered A-List Whiskies. Heck, after reading your review, I’m tempted to pick up a bottle of Jack on my way home. (Especially since I’ve already cleaned my grill and I don’t have any bananas).
@OldDude Sorry to learn of the passing of a good friend. Respect to all veterans. If JD was what made Al’s day a little brighter, then good for Al. It’s what you enjoy, not what others think you should enjoy.