Send us a text about this bottle and its history, along with Jack Daniels history on our blog, here!History of distilleryJasper Newton Daniels founds Jack daniels in 1866Learns how to make whiskey from a preacher who took him in and his slaveRev Dan Call and the slave in Nathan “nearest” greenDistillery founded near Cave spring hollowWater from an underground spring with little to no impuritiesLimestone is so important for whiskey making because limestone counters the Iron in water, removing it.Jack passes in 1906, after he gets mad he cant open his safe and kicks it.  This breaks his toe, which got infected.Left to Lem Motlow, his nephew, who continues with his brother Jess Motlow, who becomes Master DistillerProhabition hits and they close up shopAfter prohibition they open back up after supply chains clean upClose again in 1944 to help with the war effort1947- Sinatra is introduced to jack daniels by jackie gleason1956- Brown Forman acquired Jack daniels, no changes to production1997- first bottles of single barrel select2014- opens their own cooperage2015- first new mashbill, introducing single barrel ryeJeff Arnett was Master distiller from 08-20Chris Fletcher is master distiller 2020-Grandson of past Master distiller Frank Bobo (1966-1989)The juiceCharcoal MellowedPouring unaged 140 proof whiskey into a charcoal vat, letting gravity take it throughTakes 3-5 daysJack meets all qualifications of Bouron, then adds charcoal MellowingCompany: Brown-FormanAge: NAS (Aged at least 4 years per TTB regulations)Mashbill: 70% Rye, 18% Corn, 12% Malted BarleyMSRP: $60 (2023)Support the showWebsite:www.whiskeychaserspod.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/whiskeychaserspodcastInsta:https://www.instagram.com/whiskeychaserspodcast/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@whiskeychaserspodcastThanks For Listening! Tell a Friend!

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