What's The Difference between the two Jack Daniels Labels?

Question

I have just recently turned 21 and like Jack Daniels. I went to the store the other day to get some, and saw two. One with a black label and one with a green label. The green label was 4 or so dollars cheaper. I compared the bottles and from what I saw there was no difference. Alcohol level is the same, Proof is the same. Does anyone know the difference?

Answer 1

There are 5. It all has to do with age (amount of time spent in the barrel) and if its blended or not.

Old No. 7 - A blended whiskey. Several barrels are blended to create a consistent flavor.

Single Barrel - One barrel. No blending. Also known as a straight whiskey.

Gentleman Jack - A medium bodied premium whiskey.

1981 Gold Medal Series - Another premium 17 year old whiskey (most are aged 3 to 12 years)

EDIT:

Sorry, I got caught up in the other kinds and forgot to actually answer your question. Difference between green and black is age.

Answer 2

The folks at Jack Daniels would tell you this-

Black Label: Aged 7 years

Green Label: Aged 5 years

But Mayor Adam West is correct: the green label is inferior to the black label but many people can't taste the difference.