Jim Beam vs Jack Daniels

Vital
Vital Posts: 747
edited October 2011 in The Clubhouse
Yes, i know both of them have a lot of different flavours in different price ranges but in general - which would you preffer? And why?
I also have a feeling a lot of people will want to say "there's lots of better stuff out there, why limit yourself to JB or JD?" but for the sake of the thread let's keep it at JB vs JD please.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited October 2011
    JD all the way.......

    cant stand JB, but i think that is because i got really sick off of it when i first joined the navy (18 years old).......


    BTW i was at a GTG and i got to try some Grean Label JD. i had a few drinks in me so it was hard to tell the difference. never seen the green label bottle before.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited October 2011
    I'm not really a Whiskey man (prefer the smoothness of fine brandies and cognacs). But when I do drink Whiskey, Jack Daniels, of course!

    Not that it matters much, but JD was Sinatra's favorite!

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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,223
    edited October 2011
    They both suck!!!!! Only because they used to be my favs at one point of my life and I can no longer stand the smell of them anymore..
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited October 2011
    Jack. Enough said.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited October 2011
    If you are a JD fan you need to make a trip to the distillery. Grew up 14 miles from there. Lynchburg is a neat town as well.

    Can't comment because if liquor is brown I will puke.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,414
    edited October 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    They both suck!!!!! Only because they used to be my favs at one point of my life and I can no longer stand the smell of them anymore..

    right there with you Larry....

    My buddies used to drink JD but when they watered down the proof from 92-96 to 80 most abandon ship for knob creek or Makers Mark.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited October 2011
    Jack Daniels for the win.

    JB isn't bad just not as good.
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  • Tbone289
    Tbone289 Posts: 661
    edited October 2011
    JD! I love the charcoal-mellowed flavor.

    I prefer Maker's Mark to both of them though.
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited October 2011
    I prefer to keep it JB AND (not versus) JD.

    If someone asks if I'd like a JB, I enthusiastically respond, "YES!"

    If someone asks if I'd like a JD, I enthusiastically respond, "YES!"

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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,664
    edited October 2011
    JD all the way.

    I'm a firm believer that the JD single barrel is one of the best deals out there...
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  • DON73
    DON73 Posts: 516
    edited October 2011
    If I can't get Wellers 107 JD is often my choice. I don't like JB at all..........Old Crow is better and costs less.

    But to answer the original question: JD no question!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2011
    Beam....octuple shots only.
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  • Vital
    Vital Posts: 747
    edited October 2011
    Wow, pretty much entire CP is pro-Jack lol.
    Reason this same JB vs JD conversation was brought up is because me and some friends were drinking the other day and went into this conversation. Both drinks had their own “pros and cons” among me and my friends so I decided to see what other people think of it.

    JB and JD are the 2 whiskeys you can get just about anywhere hence why I asked to keep it at these 2 brands as they are very common (not necessarily the best, I know)
    I’m not one of the people that drink whiskey the way it “should be” – smell, taste, sip, room temperature.... most of the time it’s shots and I actually prefer it to be cold, not room temperature (I’m sure I’ll get “u’re not drinking it right” replies here lol)

    That said I favor Jim. It tastes better to me AND (probably most important) I never get hangovers with it. Doesn’t matter how many shots I drink, even to the point of not remembering stuff from last night I wake up in the morning like I didn’t even go out last night – no sickness of any kind at all. NONE. I can literally run laps in the morning after drinking lots of Jim lol. Unfortunately can’t say the same when drinking Jack. There haven’t been a single morning without Jack Daniels’ headache.

    So yeah, JB for me but that’s because I don’t “drink it the right way”.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited October 2011
    Meh......Dickel beats em both in my book and..... you get the funny name!

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  • zingo
    zingo Posts: 11,258
    edited October 2011
    JB if I had a choice between the two, but the mention of Knob Creek and Makers Mark is right on; both great for sipping and better than both JD and JB.
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  • polkatese
    polkatese Posts: 6,767
    edited October 2011
    JB is a great substitute when JD is not available.
    I am sorry, I have no opinion on the matter. I am sure you do. So, don't mind me, I just want to talk audio and pie.
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  • markmarc
    markmarc Posts: 2,309
    edited October 2011
    If you want a real treat try Stranahan's Colorado sipping whiskey. Amazing taste, though the price is a shocker.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,715
    edited October 2011
    Makers Mark, but why fool around and waste time........ Old Forrester.:loneranger:
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited October 2011
    I love reading the alternate suggestions to the original post, as if, he's asking for Carver vs Adcom....you can bet someone will throw a Nakamichi curveball or....well I wish I had something cool that Bob Carver did vs Nelson Pass, just can't find it anywhere in audio history.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited October 2011
    Okay, I pick Jack over Jim. (only if no Dickel is to be had) It's really good while kicking Bob in the ribcage! afro
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited October 2011
    Woodford Reserve for me.
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  • stuwee
    stuwee Posts: 1,508
    edited October 2011
    Jack, just Jack

    ! Jack, just Jack.jpg
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  • cdn5003
    cdn5003 Posts: 144
    edited October 2011
    This is a tough choice, I really like both. JD is a little smoother on the rocks but with coke I'll take JB.

    If you haven't tried it check out Jim Beam Red Stag. It is regular Beam infused with cherry. Very tasty
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited October 2011
    cdn5003 wrote: »
    This is a tough choice, I really like both. JD is a little smoother on the rocks but with coke I'll take JB.

    If you haven't tried it check out Jim Beam Red Stag. It is regular Beam infused with cherry. Very tasty

    With Coke !?!? With coke most any rotgut will taste just as good as the very best whiskey. Coke is for Rum, IMO.
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  • bruss
    bruss Posts: 1,039
    edited October 2011
    Jb for me.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited October 2011
    TOOLFORLIFEFAN wrote: »
    They both suck!!!!! Only because they used to be my favs at one point of my life and I can no longer stand the smell of them anymore..
    That is where abuse will usually lead too. :wink:
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited October 2011
    gdb wrote: »
    With Coke !?!? With coke most any rotgut will taste just as good as the very best whiskey. Coke is for Rum, IMO.
    "Ici c'est pepsi!" (even with JD) ;)

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  • Vital
    Vital Posts: 747
    edited October 2011
    Is it "natural" cherry or does it feel like concentrate? My wife cant stand straight whiskey but tried JD Honey on the rocks today and liked it a lot. If cherry feels natural and theres minimum burn I think she will like it as well.
    I actually wanna try it to lol
    cdn5003 wrote: »
    This is a tough choice, I really like both. JD is a little smoother on the rocks but with coke I'll take JB.

    If you haven't tried it check out Jim Beam Red Stag. It is regular Beam infused with cherry. Very tasty
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  • rromeo923
    rromeo923 Posts: 1,513
    edited October 2011
    My father was a Jack Daniels Black drinker. Good enough for him, Good enough for me.
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  • blueboxer
    blueboxer Posts: 621
    edited October 2011
    I heard the JD Honey is excellent, but I am still a single barrel guy myself. I have heard that the green label is like the unicorn, a few have sited it, but none have forwarded me the tangible goods.
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