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About Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
Founder: | Jack Daniel's was founded by Jack Daniel |
Year Founded: | 1866 |
Distillery Location: | Route 1, Lynchburg, TN 37352 |
Master Distiller / Blender: | Jeff Arnett, Master Distiller |
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey Essential Facts
- Contrary to popular belief Jack Daniel’s isn’t bourbon. The spirit is charcoal filtered, which is forbidden by government bourbon making rules.
- Thanks to a courthouse fire, the exact birth date of Jack Daniel is unknown.
- Why Jack Daniel named his whiskey “Old No. 7” is also a mystery. But there are some theories: it may be the number of girlfriends he had, the way he wrote the letter “J” or because it’s lucky.
How You Should Drink Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey
- Straight
- On the rocks
- With a bit of water
- With club soda
- With ginger ale