AggieDave 6 #1 September 28, 2004 This is the worst thing I've read all day. QuoteSeptember 28, 2004 -- JACK Daniel's has sparked outrage among serious drinkers by unceremoniously lowering the proof of its famous Tennessee Whiskey from 86 to 80. The change — which means the hooch has 3 percent less alcohol — has riled those still smarting from the "betrayal" of 15 years ago when the company lowered the strength of its 90-proof, 138-year-old original recipe, to 86 proof. Frank Kelly Rich, editor of Modern Drunkard magazine (and a contributor to The Post's Sunday books section), has taken up the cause along with "alert drunkard" Chris Sharp, who was apparently the first to notice the switch. Sharp has started an online petition and boycott with the magazine's backing "designed to right this grievous wrong." Distillery rep Roger Brashears told us, "We researched it and decided the majority of people wanted a less potent drink." Rich writes, "Jack Daniel's is, of course, a private corporation and they can do whatever the hell they want," but called the alcohol dilution "unfathomable blasphemy. They can lower the proof to zero and call it lemonade if they like. But that doesn't mean we have to drink it." http://www.nypost.com/gossip/29289.htm--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamjenner 0 #2 September 28, 2004 damn! poor JD drinkers. that's why i drink tequila. it hasn't let me down yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravityizsexy 0 #3 September 28, 2004 Here here! :) "'Someday is not a day in my week'" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #4 September 28, 2004 Southern Comfort did a similar thing a few years ago.. my friend (who swears by it, even named her band in reference to it among other things...) noticed right away... we had to go out and buy multiple cases of the 'good stuff' to keep her happy for a while... she's since adjusted, but hides a few bottles of the original for special occasions...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 September 28, 2004 I wonder what they're going to do with the green label JD, since it was already 80 proof... It'll end up being like a sweet iced tea. This will most likely severely effect my DZ since we drink the hell out of Jack Daniels, opting for that instead of the Shiner Bock on tap atleast a few times a month. Less alcohol will mean more drinks drunk which means the bottles won't last as long, but cost the same. Damnit.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoadRash 0 #6 September 28, 2004 I think I am going to cry...... WAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!;_; ~R+R...~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Fly the friendly skies...^_^...})ii({...^_~... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ncrowe 0 #7 September 28, 2004 Welp crap there goes my "Jack" and diet coke kick i've been on for the last few months .....sigh..... "Don't Mess Around With the Guy in Shades- Oh No!!! " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #8 September 28, 2004 Ok, I feel like an idiot... I've been drinking Jack Daniels for 15 years, and all this time I thought it was 80 proof. When I read your post, I even had to go look at a bottle to see that it does say 86 on it... Obviously I don't NEED that extra 3% alcohol. Oh, and of course I had to look up Modern Drunkard Magazine: http://www.moderndrunkardmagazine.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ypelchat 0 #9 September 28, 2004 Want some high octane drink, try Benedictine, or Chartreuse. http://www.missionliquor.com/Store/Qstore/Qstore.cgi?CMD=011&PROD=000934&BACK=A0004A1 Yves. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlestranger 0 #10 September 28, 2004 Dave, look at the bright side, now you can drink even more of it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christoofar 0 #11 September 28, 2004 Time to switch to George Dickel or just start drinking house brandy. ____________________________________________________________ I'm RICK JAMES! Fo shizzle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #12 September 28, 2004 Quote Dave, look at the bright side, now you can drink even more of it! *great* I can already put away an obscene amount of John Daniels...now I'll be able to drink even more. *AggieDave looks at his Jack Daniels tumbler with the JD in it and frowns*--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #13 September 28, 2004 what is really stupid is "We researched it and decided the majority of people wanted a less potent drink." ummm duh, so mix it more to your taste... I seriously doubt anyone who was already drinking it 'neat' wished it was less potent. based on my experience as a bartender i'd say their marketing research has some issues...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #14 September 28, 2004 Can you say "We figured we'd make x% more profit if we watered it down by 3%." adjusting to the demands of the consumer my ass. -Blind"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #15 September 28, 2004 Just switch to the kickin' chicken. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zee 0 #16 September 29, 2004 QuoteJust switch to the kickin' chicken. Did that a loooong time ago Action©Sports Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
girlygirl 0 #17 September 29, 2004 Quotedamn! poor JD drinkers. that's why i drink tequila. it hasn't let me down yet. Yup...me too Adam. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #18 September 29, 2004 1 word, Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old, 86 Proof and my major weakness.It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #19 September 29, 2004 Quote1 word, Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old, 86 Proof and my major weakness. YUCK! I'm so weird... I love sourmash whiskey... but I can't stand the taste of scotch! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #20 September 29, 2004 We fly over the JD Distillery on jump run sometimes. Irony is that its located in a dry county. Theres some random info for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gravityizsexy 0 #21 September 29, 2004 retard potion...... once it hits your lips.... it's soooo good! "'Someday is not a day in my week'" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb092 0 #22 September 29, 2004 QuoteQuote1 word, Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old, 86 Proof and my major weakness. YUCK! I'm so weird... I love sourmash whiskey... but I can't stand the taste of scotch! WOW.... I am just the opisite I cant stand the taste of sourmash!! What could possibly go wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #23 September 29, 2004 QuoteWOW.... I am just the opisite I cant stand the taste of sourmash!! Fine, go have some scotch and bleu cheese! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #24 September 29, 2004 QuoteQuoteWOW.... I am just the opisite I cant stand the taste of sourmash!! Fine, go have some scotch and bleu cheese! Are they still making Everclear? 180 proof R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb092 0 #25 September 29, 2004 QuoteQuoteWOW.... I am just the opisite I cant stand the taste of sourmash!! Fine, go have some scotch and bleu cheese! Oh..........okay!!!!! What could possibly go wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
