Where is Jack Daniels Made and Other Jack Daniels Q&A

The Jack Daniels Distillery has made the number 1 American Whiskey for quite a while.  There are a handful of whiskey distilleries in the Tims Ford Lake area. 

Where is Jack Daniels Made?

Jack Daniels Whiskey is made in Lynchburg TN.  The city of Lynchburg TN is in south central Tennessee and comprises 130 square miles in area with 1 square mile water (which is mainly the Tims Ford Lake).

What is the History of Jack Daniels Distillery?

The History of Jack Daniels Distillery can be reviewed here in an article we recently wrote.

Jack Daniels Distillery Spring

How Much is a Bottle of Jack Daniels?

Jack Daniels Whiskey is the most popular selling whiskey in the world.  If you're looking for a bottle of the standard Jack No 7 you'd probably spend $25-$30 depending on the store for 750ml.  

Jack Daniels Honey Whiskey Along with Other Whiskeys

How Much is a Barrel of Jack Daniels?

A barrel of Jack Daniels holds approximately 240 bottle of whiskey and sells for approximately $10,000.   Other distilleries may sell you a barrel of whiskey for less (from what I recall a barrel of George Dickel Whiskey is approximately $6,000) and is just right up the road from Lynchburg.  If you go to the Jack Daniels distillery, you can see many barrels in a barrel house

Jack Daniels Whiskey Barrel

How Many Calories in a Shot of Jack Daniels?

A shot of Jack Daniels (1.5 once)  is 97 calories (this is Jack No7)

Does Jack Daniels Go Bad?

An unopened bottle of Whiskey has an almost unlimited shelf life, though once it has been opened, oxidation kicks in and can eventually change the taste of the whiskey. If the bottle is maybe half full, it may last a year or two, but if there is less then the bottle will last less time than that.

Is Jack Daniels Bourbon?

Yes, Jack Daniel's whiskey is technically a bourbon though for branding and marketing purposes they call it a Tennessee Whiskey and not a bourbon.  This came about through lobbying and eventually establishing a specific requirements for Tennessee Whiskey or Tennessee Sour Mash Whiskey. What's the difference? Distillers must meet the federal standards for Bourbon AND use the “Lincoln County” charcoal-filtering process. That's it!

Is Jack Daniels Whiskey?

Jack Daniels is a whiskey, in fact its in their name, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey. Though officially it is also a bourbon.

Is Jack Daniels Gluten Free?

For our gluten-free folks, or those who try to avoid gluten, yes it is gluten free.  Whiskeys made with wheat, rye, or anything that has gluten in it is filtered out in the distilling process. However, if there are additives into the whiskey, those may include gluten.  **caveat, if you are allergic to gluten, make sure to check the bottle to be sure**

How Did Jack Daniels Die?

Jack Daniel died from directly from blood poisoning.  In 1907, due to failing health, Jack gave the Jack Daniels Distillery to two of his nephews.  In 1911, as the story goes, Jack had kicked his safe because it wouldn't open.  He always had trouble remember the combination.  This led to infection in his toes and eventual death.  A more recent story from a biographer said that the safe kicking was unrelated to his death but he had gotten gangrene in his toes which eventually caused blood poisoning and his death.

Jack Daniels Grave

How Long is Jack Daniels Aged?

Jack Daniels is aged for a minimum of four years and up to seven years. It is depending on the quality of the aging determined by tasters when the barrel is ready for bottling or blending.

What Proof Is Jack Daniels?

Jack Daniels Whiskey is 40% alcohol by volume or 80 proof.

What is Jack Daniels Honey?

Jack Daniels Honey has an official name of Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey.  It is Jack Daniels No7 blended with real honey.  It is 35% alcohol by volume or 70 proof.

What is Jack Daniels Honey?

What Is The Jack Daniels Ownership?

The Jack Daniels Ownership is by Brown Foreman. Brown Foreman purchased the Jack Daniels Distillery and operations in 1956. Since then as in before, Jack Daniels is made in the City of Lynchburg TN

Is Whiskey Hill in Lynchburg?

Yes, Whiskey Hill is a new events center that just opened up in Lynchburg TN.  On a hill!

What is the Area Code for Jack Daniels Distillery?

The 931 Area Code covers the Jack Daniels Distillery

See the Lynchburg TN Main Page for more details!