Jasper "Jack" Newton Daniel was just one of thirteen kids. Nobody knows precisely when Mr. Daniel was born, due to his birth certificate being destroyed in a house fire, but during the year 1875, the Jack Daniels Whiskey distillery was founded. There are claims that Jasper was just 20 or so years old when he became an authorized distiller. Having said that, even today, no one knows undoubtably if this is true.
Sadly, after stubbing his toe and developing an infection in the year 1911, Mr. Daniel passed away. He never wed or had any kids, so he entrusted the distillery to his nephew, Lem Motlow. After Motlow's death in 1947, the distillery was given to his children.
There may have already been laws in opposition to the manufacturing of alcohol during the early 1900's, but this still did not stop many folks from continuing to make distilled spirits. Jack Daniels Whiskey saw tough times at the time of prohibition. However, because Motlow was a state senator in Tennessee, he had influence in assisting to repeal the law. This made it possible for production to begin again in 1938.
Daniel's whiskey is recognized for being filtered in vats constructed from wood before being left to age. This isn't something that is traditionally done when crafting most Bourbon whiskeys. Although technically "Straight Bourbon," nobody seems to mind it being termed Tennessee Whiskey. The Daniel's brand also filters distillate with sugar maple charcoal. Many claim this is one of the reasons Jack Daniel's is among the finest of all whiskeys.
Traditionally, the Daniel's company made their whiskey 90 proof (forty five percent alcohol by volume). The black label was, at one time, looked upon as a higher grade in comparison to the green. However, today most bottles of both labels are 80 proof. In 2011 the company created Holiday Select. Bottles with this particular label are 100 proof. Currently the highest proof the brand has ever made.
Sadly, after stubbing his toe and developing an infection in the year 1911, Mr. Daniel passed away. He never wed or had any kids, so he entrusted the distillery to his nephew, Lem Motlow. After Motlow's death in 1947, the distillery was given to his children.
There may have already been laws in opposition to the manufacturing of alcohol during the early 1900's, but this still did not stop many folks from continuing to make distilled spirits. Jack Daniels Whiskey saw tough times at the time of prohibition. However, because Motlow was a state senator in Tennessee, he had influence in assisting to repeal the law. This made it possible for production to begin again in 1938.
Daniel's whiskey is recognized for being filtered in vats constructed from wood before being left to age. This isn't something that is traditionally done when crafting most Bourbon whiskeys. Although technically "Straight Bourbon," nobody seems to mind it being termed Tennessee Whiskey. The Daniel's brand also filters distillate with sugar maple charcoal. Many claim this is one of the reasons Jack Daniel's is among the finest of all whiskeys.
Traditionally, the Daniel's company made their whiskey 90 proof (forty five percent alcohol by volume). The black label was, at one time, looked upon as a higher grade in comparison to the green. However, today most bottles of both labels are 80 proof. In 2011 the company created Holiday Select. Bottles with this particular label are 100 proof. Currently the highest proof the brand has ever made.
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