Jack Daniel's Tennessee is a brand of American whiskey that is distilled and bottled by the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. It is known for its iconic square-shaped bottles and smooth, mellow taste. Jack Daniel's Tennessee also produces various other whiskey products, such as single barrel, rye, honey, and flavored whiskeys.
Founded in 1866 by Jack Daniel, who was taught how to distill whiskey by a preacher, Dan Call.
In 1904, Jack Daniel's Tennessee won the gold medal for the best whiskey in the world at the World's Fair in St. Louis.
The brand has faced controversies due to its association with slavery and use of a Confederate soldier's image in its logo.
In 1956, Frank Sinatra reportedly helped to popularize the brand by making it his drink of choice and featuring it in his performances.
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Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 is the original and flagship product of the brand. It is a Tennessee whiskey that is charcoal mellowed and aged in oak barrels, resulting in a smooth and slightly smoky flavor.
Jack Daniel's Single Barrel is a Tennessee whiskey that is bottled from hand-selected barrels. Each bottle is unique and has its own flavor profile, ranging from sweet and fruity to rich and spicy.
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Honey is a blend of Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 and honey liqueur. It is a sweet and smooth whiskey that is often used as a mixer in cocktails.
Jack Daniel's Tennessee Rye is a rye whiskey that is made with a minimum of 70% rye grain. It is spicy and bold, with notes of caramel and vanilla.
No, Jack Daniel's is not bourbon. It is a type of Tennessee whiskey, which is similar to bourbon but undergoes an additional step of charcoal filtering.
Jack Daniel's is a Tennessee whiskey, while Jim Beam is a bourbon whiskey. They have different flavor profiles and are made using different processes.
Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 has an alcohol content of 40% (80 proof), while other products may have varying alcohol contents.
Jack Daniel's is made from corn, rye, and barley, which are all sources of gluten. However, the distillation process should remove most of the gluten, making it safe for most people with gluten sensitivities.
This is a matter of personal preference, but some common ways to drink Jack Daniel's include neat (without any mixers), on the rocks (over ice), or in a cocktail such as a Jack and Coke or a whiskey sour.