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Spirits Glossary: J

 

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Jack Daniel's

A well-known American whiskey brand from Tennessee, known for its characteristic sweet, slightly smoky taste. Jack Daniel's is often used neat, on the rocks or in cocktails such as Lynchburg Lemonade.

Jamaica Rum

A strong style of rum produced in Jamaica, known for its intense flavor with notes of molasses and spice. It is often used in cocktails such as the Mai Tai.

Japanese whisky

Japanese whisky known for its often subtle and precise flavors, similar to the Scotch style. Brands such as Yamazaki and Hibiki are internationally renowned.

Jägermeister

A German herbal liqueur made from 56 different herbs, fruits and spices. Jägermeister is known worldwide and is traditionally served ice cold as a shot.

Jeroboam

A large bottle size typically used for sparkling wines, but sometimes also for still wines, four times the size of the standard bottle.

Jerez

City in Spain, famous for the production of sherry, a fortified wine produced in various styles such as fino, amontillado and oloroso.

Jet Pilot

A tiki-style cocktail containing a complex blend of rum, citrus juices, cinnamon syrup and other spices. It is known for its strong and spicy flavor.

Jim Beam

One of the best-known bourbon brands from Kentucky, USA. Jim Beam is known for its mild, slightly sweet taste and is a popular choice for bourbon cocktails.

Job's Tears

A type of grain grown in Asia that, like barley, is sometimes used to make alcoholic drinks.

Joe Gilmore

Legendary bartender of the famous American Bar at the Savoy Hotel in London, who was known for his creativity and serving celebrities.

Johnnie Walker

A famous Scottish whisky brand known for its range of blended Scotch whiskies, including Red Label, Black Label and Blue Label.

Jose Cuervo

One of the most famous and oldest tequila brands from Mexico, known for its wide range of tequila, from Silver to Añejo.

Jerry Thomas

Often referred to as the "father of American mixology", Jerry Thomas was a legendary 19th century bartender known for his spectacular mixing techniques and author of the first bartender's manual.

Jigger

A bar tool that serves as a measuring cup and helps the bartender to accurately measure spirits and other liquids. Typically, a jigger has two sides - one larger and one smaller.

Jenever

A traditional Dutch spirit that is considered the forerunner of gin. It is made from a mixture of malted grain and has a slightly malty taste.

Jungle Juice

A party drink consisting of a mixture of fruit juices and various spirits. It is known for its strength and variety of ingredients.

Juniper

An evergreen shrub whose berries are mainly used to make gin and other spirits. Juniper berries give gin its characteristic fresh, distinctive, earthy and slightly resinous flavor. They are also used in traditional German spirits such as juniper schnapps.

Julep Strainer

A bar device used specifically for straining cocktails from a mixing cup into a glass, traditionally for mint juleps.

Jura

Scottish island and whisky brand of the same name, known for its smooth, slightly peaty whiskies that often contain aromas of sea and salt.