| Type | Subsidiary of Brown–Forman |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing and distillation of liquors |
| Founded | Lynchburg, Tennessee (1875 ; 148 years ago ) |
| Founder | Jack Daniel |
| Headquarters | Lynchburg, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people |
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| Products | Distilled and blended liquors |
| Production output | 16.1 million cases (38,300,000 US gal or 144,900,000 L) (2017) |
| Net income | $121,700,000 |
| Number of employees | over 500 |
| Parent | Brown–Forman Corporation |
| Website | jackdaniels,com |
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Jack Daniel’s is a brand of Tennessee whiskey, It is produced in Lynchburg, Tennessee, by the Jack Daniel Distillery, which has been owned by the Brown–Forman Corporation since 1956. Packaged in square bottles, Jack Daniel’s “Black Label” Tennessee whiskey sold 12.9 million nine-liter cases in 2017.
Contents
- 0.1 Is Jack Daniels a whiskey or a bourbon?
- 0.2 Is Jack Daniels vodka?
- 0.3 What class of whiskey is Jack Daniels?
- 1 Why is Jack Daniels not a bourbon?
- 2 What is difference between bourbon and whiskey?
- 3 Which is stronger whiskey or vodka?
- 4 Why Jack Daniel’s is so popular?
- 5 How is Jack Daniels different from other whiskey?
- 6 What’s the difference between whiskey and Tennessee whiskey?
- 7 Why is it named Jack Daniels?
- 8 Is bourbon higher quality than whiskey?
Is Jack Daniels a whiskey or a bourbon?
First off, Jack Daniel’s is whiskey – This is not a controversial point. Jack Daniel’s is a Tennessee whiskey, so it absolutely is whiskey as well. It’s even in the name. Whiskey is just the broadest term for distilled grain that’s aged in oak barrels, regardless of factors such as the grains used (e.g., corn, rye, wheat, barley, rice), where it’s made, the barrels used, and more.
The more contentious question is whether Jack Daniels is bourbon. Bourbon is a specific type of whiskey, and in more mathematical terms, a subset. All bourbon is whiskey, but because bourbon has additional rules, not all whiskey is bourbon. So while Jack Daniel’s is whiskey, we have to do more digging to figure out whether Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey meets all the specific requirements to also be called bourbon.
There are many possible factors that will help us determine whether it is in fact bourbon.
Is Jack Daniels a bourbon or rum?
Jack Daniels is the world’s best-selling American whiskey, loved for its spicy, smokey taste and sweet finish. Technically a straight bourbon, the company prefers the moniker ‘Tennessee Whiskey’.
Is Jack Daniels vodka?
The distinction between Bourbon and Tennessee Whiskey is all about charcoal. – Jack Daniel’s is a Tennessee Whiskey as opposed to a Bourbon because the whiskey goes through a charcoal mellowing process while it is still moonshine or “white lightning.” For ten to twelve days the shine drips through homemade sugar maple charcoal.
What class of whiskey is Jack Daniels?
Yes. And no. Jack Daniel’s chooses not to call itself bourbon, but the historic brand applies for federal label approval under the class of bourbon and Tennessee whiskey is listed as straight bourbon in the North American Free Trade Agreement, And if you actually pull a high ranking Jack member aside and really push them on it, they will confirm that “technically” it is a bourbon.
But, it’s their choice to not call it bourbon, and they heavily lobbied to create a state Tennessee identity for their style of whiskey. So, out of respect for their labeling and state laws, I call them Tennessee whiskey. It’s absolutely a unique style that is a straight bourbon, charcoal filtered prior to entering the barrel.
And frankly, Jack Daniel’s charcoal mellowing isn’t the leading flavor creator; it’s their yeast and water that, in my opinion, make Jack different. And to their credit, Jack does a good job telling their side of the story, Still, the debate rages on (most people don’t care, BTW), and it gives us whiskey geeks something to rant about in social media forums, only proving whiskey evokes a passion as strong as: Is LeBron the greatest NBA player of all time? (Answer to that is no.
- Jordan is.
- Duh.”) I spent a couple pages on this in my book, Bourbon Curious, but I expect this issue to go away one day.
- The federal government needs to step up and define Tennessee whiskey, ending the debate.
- Jack Daniel and Tennesseans clearly do not want to be associated with bourbon, and that’s just fine.
Unfortunately, for Jack, George Dickel, Charles Nelson and all the others labeling as Tennessee whiskey, they must endure the never-ending debate: Is Jack Daniel’s bourbon? Of course, Jack Daniel is laughing all the way to the bank. Every time a whiskey geek speaks of Jack Daniel’s bourbon origins, they sell a case or twenty.
Why is Jack Daniels not a bourbon?
It’s a Tennessee Whiskey and it says so right on the bottle. – Not that being called bourbon is bad. Bourbon-Whiskey is made according to a very high standard of quality. A standard that Jack Daniel’s meets and then does it one better.
By law, a bourbon must be made in America. Jack Daniel’s certainly qualifies here, being crafted in America’s oldest registered distillery.
A bourbon’s grain bill must be at least 51% corn. Jack meets that as well. Using a fine grade of yellow corn in its mash. A bourbon must be distilled at no more than 160 proof, or 80% alcohol by volume. Jack is well under that. It comes over the still at 140 proof, or 70% alcohol.
A bourbon must enter the barrel at no more than 125 proof, or 62.5% alcohol by volume. And Jack does just that.
Bourbon must also be bottled at no less than 80 proof or 40% alcohol by volume. Jack Daniel’s Old No.7 and Gentleman Jack are both 80 proof or 40% alcohol. While Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel is more robust in character and flavor and is bottled at a higher proof.
Unlike some other whiskies, bourbon contains no artificial coloring or flavoring. The same is true of Jack. Nothing artificial. We draw all of our color and most of our flavor from our barrel.
Bourbon must be matured in new, charred-oak barrels. Jack too only uses its barrels one-time. Because it’s with the first fill that a barrel imparts its most intense flavor and character.
What is difference between bourbon and whiskey?
Bourbon vs. Whiskey – Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey If you order whiskey at a bar, thinking you’ll get bourbon, well, maybe you will — but it’s not guaranteed. That’s like ordering fish at a restaurant and expecting salmon every time. There are many types of whiskey, and bourbon is just one of them (in other words, all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon).
Can you call Jack Daniels a bourbon?
Is Jack Daniel’s Bourbon? The Definitive Answer Editor’s Note: is republished with permission from its author. To start the new year right, let’s put to bed the ‘Is Jack Daniel’s bourbon?’ argument once and for all. Jack Daniel’s is not bourbon. That is the correct answer.
Although it is made almost exactly like bourbon, and pretty much tastes like bourbon, Jack Daniel’s is a little bit different so its makers prefer to call it Tennessee whiskey. That is all true; undisputed, in fact. It only gets murky when people try to guess why Jack Daniel’s is not called bourbon. They usually assume it cannot be called bourbon.
They further assume that the pre-barrel charcoal leaching process that makes Jack Daniel’s a little bit different is prohibited in the rules that govern bourbon production. It is not. The assumption that the so-called ‘Lincoln County Process’ prevents Jack Daniel’s from being called bourbon isn’t just wrong, it is perfectly wrong.
- Jack Daniel’s doesn’t want to be bourbon, not now, not ever.
- To its makers and legion of fans, Jack Daniel’s is everything bourbon is and more.
- The Lincoln County Process’ is the extra step that makes Jack Daniel’s better than bourbon, so they say.
- The makers of Jack Daniel’s have believed this back to and including Jack himself.
Many years ago, the company took steps to prevent the Federal government from forcing them to call their whiskey ‘bourbon.’ That is why some people insist that Jack Daniel’s is bourbon, because it meets every legal requirement. ‘Bourbon in all but name’ is another way of saying it. 
The false belief that Jack Daniel’s cannot be called bourbon leads to the equally false belief that Jack Daniel’s is an inherently inferior product. You may not like Jack Daniel’s, either just Old No.7 or all of the expressions, but you can’t blame that on its lack of bourbon-ness.
- The Jack Daniel’s production process is as rigorous as that of any bourbon maker, and it checks every box in the bourbon rules.
- No one can argue with the brand’s success.
- Jack Daniel’s is the best-selling ‘bourbon-style’ whiskey in the world.
- So why isn’t Jack Daniel’s called bourbon? The answer goes back to the Repeal of Prohibition in 1933.
When the American distilling business restarted, new rules were put in place. They defined different types of distilled spirits in great detail and required producers to use the type classifications that most closely described their products. If your whiskey met the standards for bourbon you had to call it bourbon.
At least, that seemed to be the rule. This was a problem for Tennessee’s Motlow family, makers of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, but it was not their most immediate concern. Tennessee did not repeal its state Prohibition laws in 1933 with the rest of the country. This prevented Jack Daniel’s from resuming operations.
Distilling didn’t become legal in Tennessee until 1937. When Jack Daniel’s started up again, they made some products they could sell right away, such as brandy and unaged corn whiskey, but they knew the Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey they were making would not need label approval until about 1941, because it would take that long for the first batch to fully age.
When they eventually did submit their label for approval, they did not use the bourbon classification. That began a series of negotiations between the government and Lem Motlow’s son, Reagor. The family had never called their whiskey bourbon before and they didn’t intend to start now. “Jack Daniel’s was told by the government that they had to call it a Bourbon,” explained a Jack Daniel’s spokesperson.
“We objected and used the fact that our whiskey is different and ‘doesn’t have the characteristics of a bourbon.'” Reagor Motlow made several trips to the government office in Louisville to argue his case. Tests were conducted in the government laboratory there.
In the end, the government concluded that Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey had “neither the characteristics of bourbon or rye whiskey but rather is a distinctive product which may be labeled whiskey.” The decision was spelled out in an official letter withdrawing the agency’s earlier objections to the label as proposed.
Here’s the letter: Reagor would have preferred the creation of a ‘Tennessee whiskey’ classification, but he took what he could get. It is unclear what tests were performed in Louisville and what they might have found to distinguish Jack Daniel’s from bourbon.
I prefer to imagine Reagor and the government guys in the ‘lab’ (i.e., bar) performing organoleptic tests (i.e., drinking), when after the third or fourth round one of the government guys declared, “now that you mention it, I think this does taste different.” Years later, the Schenley Company tried to buy Jack Daniel’s but Brown-Forman got it instead, so Schenley decided to revive the George Dickel brand as a Tennessee whiskey to compete with Jack Daniel’s.
They built a distillery in Tennessee and embraced pre-barrel charcoal leaching as a Tennessee thing. ‘Tennessee whiskey’ is still not recognized as a classification in the Federal code, but the Tennessee legislature has enshrined a definition in Tennessee law.
Is Jack Daniels a rum?
| Type | Subsidiary of Brown–Forman |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manufacturing and distillation of liquors |
| Founded | Lynchburg, Tennessee (1875 ; 148 years ago ) |
| Founder | Jack Daniel |
| Headquarters | Lynchburg, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people |
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| Products | Distilled and blended liquors |
| Production output | 16.1 million cases (38,300,000 US gal or 144,900,000 L) (2017) |
| Net income | $121,700,000 |
| Number of employees | over 500 |
| Parent | Brown–Forman Corporation |
| Website | jackdaniels,com |
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Jack Daniel’s is a brand of Tennessee whiskey, It is produced in Lynchburg, Tennessee, by the Jack Daniel Distillery, which has been owned by the Brown–Forman Corporation since 1956. Packaged in square bottles, Jack Daniel’s “Black Label” Tennessee whiskey sold 12.9 million nine-liter cases in 2017.
Can Jack Daniels get you drunk?
How Much Jack Daniels to Get Drunk – Final Thoughts – Drinking to get drunk isn’t the point of enjoying Jack Daniels (or any similar beverage) so it’s good to have an estimate of how much Jack Daniels will get you drunk. Interested in the alcohol content of your favorite drinks? Check out our guides on how much Jagermeister before you get drunk and blood alcohol concentration when drinking beer,
Which is stronger whiskey or vodka?
Alcohol Content – The alcohol content is also different for the two spirits. Whiskey usually has an ABV of 40-60% while vodka has a minimum of 37-40% but can be much higher depending on the brand.
Why Jack Daniel’s is so popular?
10 Jack Daniels Facts Every Enthusiast Should Know By – Whisky Expert is probably one of the most famous whiskey brands in the world, often considered to be America in a bottle. The backstory of this brand is as rich as the whisky itself. Here are 10 facts you may not have known about the American brand behind the iconic square bottle.1. 
Image Source: Jack Daniels Media 2. Jack Daniel’s Isn’t a Bourbon, It’s a Tennessee Whiskey! The only difference really is an additional step during the production process: the new make spirit goes through sugar-maple charcoal filtration for a few days to mellow the distillate before ageing. 
3. Jack Daniel Was Only Five Feet Two Inches Tall The living proof that a small size isn’t an obstacle to doing great things! 
4. Jack Daniel Isn’t Jack Daniel’s Real Name The man was actually named Jasper Newton Daniel, but his friends used to call him Jack. Maybe try ordering a Jasper Newton Daniel on the rocks at the bar and let us know how it went? 
5. There Have Only Been 7 Master Distillers at Jack Daniel’s Distillery Throughout the 150+ years of history of Jack Daniel’s, the distillery has only known seven master distillers (overseeing the overall whisky-making process), starting with Jack Daniel himself from 1866 to 1911. Since 2008, the current Master Distiller is Jeff Arnett. 
6. Nobody Knows What the No.7 on Jack Daniel’s Label Stands For There have been many legends and speculations, but still the No.7 remains a well-kept secret. Some say the number represents seven lovers, and others talk about a reference to the number 7 train delivering the barrels. Who knows? 
7. Frank Sinatra Took a Bottle of Jack Daniel’s to his Grave Jack Daniel’s has always been associated with music, especially rock, and Frank Sinatra played a great role in making the brand popular back in the days. He loved the brand so much that he was buried with a bottle (along with a packet of cigarettes and a lighter). 8. Jack Daniel’s Parent Company, Brown-Forman, is Also Behind Popular Scotch Distilleries Ben Riach, Glendronach and Glenglassaugh just launched a new Irish Whiskey as well. In 2016, they purchased 3 Scotch distilleries, appointing Rachel Barrie, former Morrison Bowmore, as Master Blender. 
9. Jack Daniel’s is the Oldest Registered Distillery in the USA While other distilleries claim to be older, according to registration dates,, who registered his distillery in 1866, is definitely the oldest. 10. Jack Daniel’s Cannot be Sold in its Production County But you can still buy a bottle at this distillery! Better than that, you can even purchase your own barrel. How cool? Lynchburg, in Moore County, has been known as a dry area since Prohibition. 
As Jack Daniel’s is now collected by whiskey aficionados all around the world, Catawiki has decided to organise a special themed auction dedicated to the Tennessee Whiskey icon starting July 21st. You can until July 20th for this auction. Not a seller at Catawiki yet? Register,
What makes it bourbon?
Who Defines Bourbon Whiskey? – The legal requirements for distilling Bourbon are defined under the United States Code of Federal Regulations, Basically, the defining factor that makes Bourbon a unique whiskey is the law. The Federal Standards of Identity for Bourbon state determine what is and what isn’t Bourbon.
- For a whiskey to be considered Bourbon, its mash – the mixture of grains from which the product is distilled – must contain at least 51% corn.
- The rest of the mash is usually filled out with rye or wheat, and malted barley.
- However, this mash must also be distilled at no higher than 160 proof and put into a barrel at no higher than 125 proof.
No additives must be added to the mash as well. Additionally, the distilled Bourbon must be aged in new charred oak barrels. Though the law doesn’t specify the species of oak, most distilleries use white oak because it is most suited to building a secure, watertight barrel.
It gets even more complicated than this. To be considered ” straight Bourbon,” it must be aged for a minimum of two years in new charred oak containers. If it is aged for less than four years, it must have an age statement somewhere on the bottle that tells buyers how long it was aged. Some Bourbon may also be bottled in bond, the label for American-made distilled spirits that are aged and bottled according to certain federal standards.
Many enthusiasts see this label as an endorsement of quality. When you purchase a bottle of straight Bourbon that doesn’t state how old it is, you’re likely getting Bourbon that is at least four years old but not much older.
How is Jack Daniels different from other whiskey?
Jim Beam and Jack Daniel’s are without question, two of the most ubiquitous brands in American whiskey. It’s nearly impossible to walk into a liquor store without seeing Jack Daniel’s sleek flagship Old No.7 or a bottle of Jim Beam Original on the shelf.
Owned by Beam Suntory and produced in Clermont, Ky., Jim Beam is a bourbon whiskey. And while bourbon can be produced anywhere in the United States, it must be made from a minimum of 51 percent corn (among other requirements) in order to be called as such. Jack Daniel’s, a Tennessee whiskey, is owned by the Brown-Forman Corporation.
With 80 percent corn in its mash bill, one could be forgiven for confusing it for a bourbon. The difference lies in how and where it’s made. Produced in Lynchburg, Tenn., Jack Daniel’s uses a method known as charcoal mellowing (a.k.a. the “Lincoln County Process”), in which unaged whiskey is filtered through sugar maple charcoal.
The process is largely credited with imparting the distinct characteristics that make the brand so beloved among its many fans. Don’t Miss A Drop Get the latest in beer, wine, and cocktail culture sent straight to your inbox. It’s clear that while both brands have their own loyal followings, Americans sure do love their Jack.
In 2019, sales of the top whiskey brands had Jack Daniel’s bringing in over $326 million. Jim Beam’s popularity was also evident, with more than $228 million in sales that same year. Read on for a more in-depth look at how these two iconic American brands stack up.
Is Johnny Walker a bourbon?
Johnnie Walker is a brand of Scotch whisky produced by Diageo in Scotland. It originated in the Scottish burgh of Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire.
What’s the difference between whiskey and Tennessee whiskey?
Tennessee whiskey goes through a charcoal filtering process. – Tennessee whiskey uses the Lincoln County Process, a technique for which the unaged whiskey must be steeped in or filtered through maple charcoal chips before it’s barreled. This process removes impurities and strips the whiskey of some of its bolder corn profile, resulting in a mellower, softer spirit.
Why is it named Jack Daniels?
Jack Daniel’s Distillery was established in 1866, and was the first registered distillery in the U.S. born Jasper Newton Daniel, its namesake is the mastermind behind the Old No.7 taste that is so popular.
Is bourbon higher quality than whiskey?
Is bourbon or whiskey better? – Bourbon and whiskey are both delicious, and neither is better than the other. Bourbon has a bit of a sweeter taste, while the taste of whiskey varies. Price points also vary for both, so taste a few brands and go with whichever you prefer!
Is bourbon nicer than whiskey?
FAQs –
Is whiskey or bourbon better?
This depends on your preference. Bourbon has a sweeter flavor than other styles of whiskey, with notes of vanilla, oak, and caramel. Other types of whiskey offer different flavor profiles. For example, Irish whiskey is more light and fruity, with floral scents and hints of nuts and vanilla. Rye whiskey has more flavors of grass and pepper with spicier characteristics.
Is bourbon smoother than whiskey?
Bourbon is generally considered to be smoother than other whiskeys. However, if you’re new to drinking whiskey, bourbon is a little gentler with a softer composition, whereas whiskey often has strong, complex flavors.
Are there any good bourbon or whiskey cocktails?
Yes! You can mix your bourbon in any of these, and whiskey is an excellent base for some of these delicious, Happy sipping!
Is bourbon meant to be drank straight?
On the Rocks – While bourbon stands great on its own, some prefer to add ice. Bourbon or any spirit served over ice is referred to as “on the rocks.” If you’re new to the bourbon game, this can help tame it down and make it easier to acclimate yourself to drinking this spirit.
However, taming it down a bit also waters down the flavors, diminishing the experience. To use ice to mitigate the watering down of ice cubes, use big cubes or spheres, which will melt slower but still chill and tamper your drink. If you opt for drinking your bourbon on the rocks, the glass you want to use is a whiskey tumbler, also known as a rocks glass.
This glass is known as a lowball or old-fashioned glass. It isn’t the best for experiencing the aromas with the wide-open rim, but that’s OK. This is more about getting acclimated and used to drinking bourbon.
Is Jack Daniels No 7 whiskey or bourbon?
Jack Daniel’s Old No.7 Scoring – 70 Nose: Taste: Finish: Balance: Distillery: Jack Daniel Distillery Region: Lynchburg, Tennessee 
Is Johnny Walker a bourbon?
Johnnie Walker is a brand of Scotch whisky produced by Diageo in Scotland. It originated in the Scottish burgh of Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire.
What is the difference between Tennessee whiskey and bourbon?
Tennessee whiskey goes through a charcoal filtering process. – Tennessee whiskey uses the Lincoln County Process, a technique for which the unaged whiskey must be steeped in or filtered through maple charcoal chips before it’s barreled. This process removes impurities and strips the whiskey of some of its bolder corn profile, resulting in a mellower, softer spirit.