Tennessee’s Whiskey Country
Whether it’s Opryland or Graceland, many come to Tennessee for its rich musical background. There’s no shortage of music here in a variety to suit everyone, but when it comes to beverages, there’s only one that Tennessee owns – good ole American whiskey. I don’t know that there’s any place more famous worldwide for whiskey than Jack Daniel's and they put on quite a show. At times I felt like I was on a movie set instead of at a distillery and that may be why they get the crowds. In the end what really matters is the product, and there’s plenty of quality product at Jack’s and no one goes there without wanting a taste. We got started with a sample of the Single Barrel, the whiskey with the highest maturation and a 94 proof. This is a beverage for the true whiskey fan, with its strong oak flavor. Old No. 7, the one the bartender takes right out when you just say “Jack,” is more a well-rounded whiskey. You will taste the caramel and vanilla and with much less wood. I was