Jim vs. Jack (sorry Johnnie)
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So I dropped by the liquor store today because I was out of the old John Daniels, and that just won’t do. I was standing in front of the brown juice of love section, pondering if I wanted to pay $45 for a big jug of Jack, or go cheap and easy with my other boyfriend, James Beam.
An old man (much older than I usually like ‘em) came up next to me whilst I was pondering and reached out and grabbed himself a bottle of Mr. Daniels finely crafted Tennessee whiskey, and then he said “Ain’t nothing like old Jack on a cold winters day.” I told him that was so true, but I was almost thinking of a little Jim for a change.
The old man then said something so profound I swear I almost heard angels singing as the words flowed from his lips.
“Girl, there ain’t never been no good song or story written about a woman and Jim Beam.”
Cheers old man, and thanks for setting me straight.
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Jack lowered their proof a couple of years ago and didn’t bother to tell anyone so I have boycotted them ever since. Since I live in KY(the bourbon state), my new love is Wild Turkey 101. Delish! And I think we have some kind of bourbon tax credit here in the state because all of the Kentucky made bourbons are cheaper than the Tennessee whiskey’s.
Hahahaha that’s awesome!! Jack Daniels could beat Jim Beam in an arm wrestling contest any day.
I’m all about the Jack, myself.
I was supporting Jack for years, but then James Beam took over. Until it’s Crown became Royal a few years ago.
It’s a classic dilemma. When I mix it with Coke, I prefer Jack. I just think the charcoal-filtering works best with that. But when drinking it neat or on the rocks, I prefer the sweetness of Jim. I’m glad to know both men on a first name basis.
PS – Jack is actually my second favorite Tennessee Whiskey. I prefer George Dickel to Jack Daniels. But that’s just a personal choice.