How do you make Tennessee whiskey?

The distilled spirit must be aged in an oak container to become whiskey. Tennessee Whiskey goes a step farther and requires that the spirits be first filtered through sugar maple charcoal and then aged in new, charred, white oak barrels to become Tennessee Whiskey.

What mixes good with Tennessee whiskey?

Jack Daniels Mixers

A splash of water or soda water.
Lemon-lime soda.
Cola.
Ginger ale.
Coffee.
Apple cider (hot or chilled)
Cranberry juice.
Sour mix (and water)

How is Tennessee whiskey different from bourbon?

The difference between Tennessee Whiskey, like Jack Daniel’s, for example, and Bourbon is that after the spirit is distilled, Tennessee Whiskey is filtered through sugar-maple charcoal. This filtering, known as the Lincoln County Process, is what distinguishes Tennessee Whiskey from your average Bourbon, like Jim Beam.

Is Tennessee Whiskey a real drink?

Tennessee whiskey is a distinct style of whiskey that must adhere to strict requirements and can only be produced in the state of Tennessee. It is primarily made of corn and uses the “Lincoln County Process” which gives the whiskey its unique character of charcoal mellowing.

Why is Jack Daniels not considered a bourbon?

Jack Daniel’s is not a bourbon – it’s a Tennessee Whiskey. Jack Daniel’s is dripped slowly – drop-by-drop – through ten feet of firmly packed charcoal (made from hard sugar maple) before going into new charred oak barrels for maturing. This special process gives Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey its rare smoothness.

Is Tennessee whiskey smoother than bourbon?

You can taste these differences for yourself. A Tennessee whiskey — like Jack Daniel’s, George Dickel, or Nelson’s Green Brier — will have a smoother texture. Then, there are the similarities between Kentucky bourbon and Tennessee whiskey. Both will have a caramel sweetness thanks to the corn base.

Is sour mash whiskey a bourbon?

US1 Sour Mash With its unique grain selection, it cannot be categorized as a rye or a bourbon. After disappearing from the market in 1989, Michter’s Original Sour Mash Whiskey made a triumphant return in 2012 with its introduction into the US1 line.