Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is a smooth whiskey produced by the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. Its name comes from the founder of the distillery, Mr. Jack Daniel himself, who began operations in 1866. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey possesses characteristics that bring it close to bourbon, but the fact that it is not produced in the state of Kentucky and its distinctive features place it in its own category. The distinguishing feature is the charcoal mellowing process. Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is filtered drop by drop through a three-metre layer of maple charcoal before ageing. The process takes up to 10 days, during which time the whiskey absorbs the essence of the charcoal, giving it that specific aroma and flavour unique to Tennessee Whiskey.