Founding Year of Jack Daniels
Jack Daniels was founded in 1866 in Lynchburg, Tennessee. It is recognized as the oldest registered distillery in the United States.
Early History of the Distillery
Jasper Newton "Jack" Daniel established the distillery and chose the square bottle for its brand. The operation began as a small, local whiskey producer.
Production and Ownership Today
The distillery is now owned by Brown-Forman and remains in Lynchburg. Production follows the Lincoln County Process, filtering whiskey through sugar maple charcoal.
For more details on the history of Jack Daniels, visit Jack Daniels official history.
