Jack Daniels is a brand of Tennessee whiskey that has been distilled since the 19th century. The distinctive bottle design and black and white label have become iconic landmarks in the world of spirits. The whiskey is distilled in Lynchburg, Tennessee and is known for its smooth, mellow taste.
Jack Daniel's was founded in 1866 by Jasper Newton Daniel, who was only 13 years old at the time.
The original distillery was built in Lynchburg, Tennessee, and still operates there to this day.
In 1904, Jack Daniel's won the Gold Medal at the St. Louis World's Fair, which helped to establish it as a major brand in the whiskey world.
During Prohibition, Jack Daniel's suffered but survived by selling whiskey for medicinal purposes.
During World War II, the US government declared Jack Daniel's an essential commodity for the war effort and allowed it to continue to operate despite the rationing of grains and other ingredients.
In 1956, Jack Daniel's was introduced to Europe, where it quickly gained a following and became one of the best-selling American whiskeys in the region.
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Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 is the flagship product of the brand. It is a Tennessee whiskey that is charcoal filtered and aged in oak barrels for a minimum of four years.
Jack Daniel's Gentleman Jack is a premium Tennessee whiskey that is charcoal filtered twice for extra smoothness. It is aged in oak barrels for a minimum of four years.
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel is a premium Tennessee whiskey that is selected from individual barrels that have been deemed exceptional by Jack Daniel's Master Distiller. It is aged in oak barrels for a minimum of four years.
No, Jack Daniel's is not technically a bourbon. It is a type of Tennessee whiskey, which is slightly different from bourbon in the way it is made and filtered.
One of the things that makes Jack Daniel's taste unique is the fact that it is charcoal filtered before being aged in oak barrels. This process gives the whiskey its signature smooth and mellow flavor profile.
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 has an alcohol content of 40% ABV (80 proof). Some of the other products in the Jack Daniel's range have higher alcohol content.
Jack Daniel's pairs well with a variety of foods, including barbecue, grilled meats, and spicy dishes. It also goes well with chocolate and other desserts.
Yes, Jack Daniel's is gluten-free. The distillation process removes gluten from the whiskey, making it safe for people with celiac disease or gluten intolerance to consume.