Jack Daniel's

We approached the entrance to the distillery and it was starting to rain. The tour is mostly a walking one - we were organised with umbrellas and coats. The tour was free! We began with an 8 minute video giving an overview of who 'Jack Daniel' was and how he began making whiskey. You can read about it at: www.jackdaniels.com if you're interested.

Jack bought 1100 acres of land in the Lynchburg area. The spring which runs through the limestone cave (above) is filtered by the rock and is crystal clear and very fresh. This water helps to make the whiskey taste so great!

I took the photo (above) of the stream running from the cave - yep, looks pretty clear to me.

Jack Daniel's Old No 7 whiskey is among the world's best selling whiskey! To be a 'Tennessee Whiskey' two criteria must be met: 1. The whiskey must be made in Tennessee. (simple enough!) 2. The whiskey must be filtered through charcoal. (If it's not, then it is a bourbon.) Things you learn, hey? (Sorry, but this rum-drinker thinks it all tastes like cough medicine...)

The town of Lynchburg (pic taken in town square) only has a population of about 5700. Most of its inhabitants work at the distillery. We read a sign which boasted: Things you won't find in Lynchburg - No McDonalds. No Walmart. No traffic jams.

There is only one intersection with a traffic light in Lynchburg. We had a delicious lunch at the Iron Kettle cafe.

We really enjoyed the tour! Would recommend it - if you don't mind a drive through the country - deer, foxes and all.....