Jack Daniels
South from Nashville. Starting on interstate but then changing to two lane state roads. Fun driving. Have to pay close attention because the roads are rarely straight and there are occasional farm vehicles but the scenery is constantly changing and always lovely.
A couple of hours south of Nashville, in the middle of nowhere with no major roads leading to it, is Lynchburg, TN. Tiny town, population 361, but one huge business. Jack Daniel Distillery. This is 150 year anniversary of distillery.
For being so remote, this place is very popular. Parking lot was packed. We took the tour that included tasting at the the conclusion. Our guide was very informative and and very entertaining. Hour and a half tour with lots of walking covered all the steps in making Jack Daniel whiskey and visited a number of historic spots on the property. Very interesting and enjoyable tour.
Wood ready to be made into charcoal. Barrels for aging are made of same wood and are made on site also.
Charcoal for filtering whisky
Open air charcoal kiln. Open air technique developed by Jack Daniel
Fire starter – 140 proof whiskey.
Spring that provides water for Jack Daniel whisky
Natural grotto that holds spring
The woman is closer in height to Jack Daniel’s actual height. Sculpture took some artistic liberties.
Title of statue
Jack’s actual height would be to my shoulder.
Another hour south, much of it on county farm roads, and we are parked in a very nice county park on a lake about 20 minutes from Chattanooga.
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