This 1L decanter was released by Jack Daniel's in 1990 to celebrate the 125th anniversary of what the brand calls America's oldest registered distillery, and to honour its founder. It holds Tennessee whiskey from Lynchburg in a commemorative bottle made for display as much as for pouring.
About This Whiskey
The decanter is part of the Jack Daniel's historical collection of commemorative bottles and was released in 1990. Variants exist with different closures and strengths, typically 43% or 45% ABV depending on the market. Condition of the seal and label matters more to collectors than the liquid, which is the familiar charcoal-mellowed Lynchburg whiskey.
Tasting Profile
- Nose: Caramel, vanilla and toasted oak, with a light banana note typical of the house.
- Palate: Soft and rounded; maple, sweet corn and gentle charcoal smoothness.
- Finish: Medium, warm, with oak spice and lingering sweetness.
Serving & Food
Most owners will keep it sealed. If opened, serve at room temperature or over ice in a rocks glass, or with ginger ale and lime. Pulled pork sliders, cornbread or a pecan tart would suit it.
How to Enjoy
Jack Daniel's collectors and Americana shelves, and a gift for someone interested in American whiskey history.
Product Details
Producer: Jack Daniel Distillery, Lynchburg, Tennessee
Whiskey Type: Tennessee whiskey commemorative decanter
Mash Bill: 80% corn, 12% malted barley, 8% rye
Release: 1990, 125th Anniversary release
Country: USA
Region: Tennessee
Volume: 1L
About the Distillery
The Jack Daniel Distillery sits in Lynchburg, Tennessee, beside the Cave Spring, whose iron-free limestone water comes out at a steady 56°F. The brand dates its registration to 1866, when federal law first required distilleries to register, and it styles itself Distillery No. 1. Brown-Forman has owned the business since 1956.
The recipe is 80% corn, 12% malted barley and 8% rye. What turns it into Tennessee whiskey rather than bourbon is charcoal mellowing, the Lincoln County Process: the new spirit drips slowly through about ten feet of charcoal that the distillery burns itself from sugar maple, before it goes into new charred oak barrels. Jack learnt that craft from his mentor Nathan "Nearest" Green.
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