I must disagree, I live across the river from Kentucky, and love love whisky, Jack Daniels contains few if any complexities, and is best in mixed drinks only. If you want real whisky- first cuz its cheaper ,try Makers mark for its smoothness and consistency- Next if youve got the money and like bourbon- go for Bookers True Barrel Bourbon or Pappy Van Winkels 20 year and older bourbon- expensive but the best american whisky made.
The good thing about living next to Kentucky is the fact that I can go to a number of Bourbon tastings- usually 20 - 45 bucks- Yet I usually fall back on Makers Mark or in a real pinch JB. As for Jack - Gentleman Jack aint bad, but its really expensive- jack is the worst generic whisky period.