Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey

Overview

Jack Daniel's is an iconic American Tennessee whiskey brand. The Jack Daniel Distillery was established and officially registered in 1866 by Jasper Newton “Jack” Daniel in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 and its family of expressions (including Gentleman Jack, Single Barrel, Tennessee Honey, and others) are produced using the distillery's proprietary Tennessee whiskey process, including charcoal mellowing and maturation in new American white oak barrels.

Manufacturing & Origin

Every bottle of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey is distilled and bottled at the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, USA. The brand emphasizes its use of iron-free limestone spring water from the distillery site and on-site cooperage and maturation facilities; production and bottling remain centered in Lynchburg.

Brand History & Ownership

Jack Daniel's originated with Jasper N. 'Jack' Daniel in the 19th century and is rooted in American whiskey heritage. The distillery and brand were acquired by Brown-Forman Corporation in the mid-1950s (Brown-Forman remains the ultimate owner). Brown-Forman, founded in 1870 and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, is a major global spirits company that owns and markets the Jack Daniel's family of brands and manages global distribution, marketing, and corporate governance for the brand.

Summary

• Product: Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, a Tennessee-style distilled spirit.
• Manufactured: United States — distilled and bottled in Lynchburg, Tennessee (Jack Daniel Distillery).
• Brand origin: United States (founded by Jasper N. 'Jack' Daniel, registered 1866).
• Ultimate owner: Brown-Forman Corporation (U.S.-based, Louisville, Kentucky).