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10 Fun Facts From The Jack Daniels Distillery Tour (+ A Guide To Lynchburg Tennessee Attractions)

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Jack Daniels and coke is as American a highball cocktail as you can get – mixing two great American drink traditions. Despite my British husband trying to convert me to gin and tonics, I am still a big fan of Jack and Coke.  So I was super excited to visit the world-famous Jack Daniels in Lynchburg TN to take a Jack Daniels Distillery tour which explains how Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey is made. Then I got to check out the Lynchburg Tennessee attractions in downtown Lynchburg for its restaurants and stores. There are some great Southern barbecue places and the Lynchburg General Store is the place to stock up on Jack Daniels merchandise.

Jack Daniels Distillery Tours

The Jack Daniels Distillery Tours are super popular. Three hundred thousand people visit Jack Daniels Lynchburg TN every year! The busiest times to tour Jack Daniels distillery tend to be summer weekends. 

Types of Jack Daniels Distillery Tours

There are four types of Jack Daniels distillery tours. Every Jack Daniels distillery tour starts out essentially the same but they end differently. 

• The Dry County Distillery Tour does not have a whiskey tasting at the end and it is open to all ages.
• The Flight of Jack Daniels Tour has a whiskey tasting of 5 Jack Daniels products.
• I took the Jack Daniels Flight of Angels tour at the end of which is a selection of mid-range whiskeys to taste. At the end of the Jack Daniels Distillery tours, I got souvenir Jack Daniels glasses which were pretty cool!
• The Taste of Lynchburg Tour includes the tour, the whiskey tastings and lunch at Miss Bobo’s.

The whiskey options the Flight of Angels Jack Daniels Distillery Tour

Each of the Jack Daniels Distillery tour and the Flight of Jack Daniels Tour lasts an hour and a half. The whiskey-free tour is marginally shorter and the Taste of Lynchburg takes 3 hours. 

Tennessee Whiskey vs. Bourbon

The Jack Daniels Distillery Tour shows you how charcoal mellowing to filter whiskey is a special step for Tennessee Whiskey (versus bourbon – that OTHER Southern whiskey).

Jack Daniels charcoal is made with maple sugar

Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey uses the so-called Lincoln County method of charcoal mellowing where the whiskey is slowly dripped through 10 feet of charcoal (and another 3 feet of charcoal if its double mellowed like Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack). It can take a few days for the whiskey to be charcoal mellowed.

After the filtration process, the whiskey comes out clear. The distinctive color of Jack Daniels comes from the white oak barrels where the whiskey is kept. 

You can see how Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey changes color in the Jack Daniels Barrels.

Jack Daniels in Lynchburg TN

Believe it or not, Moore County (where the Jack Daniel’s Distillery Lynchburg Tennessee is located) has been a dry country since 1909. In 1995, an exception was made for the Jack Daniels Tour and for its employees. 

The distillery only uses the Jack Daniels barrels once. Then, they are resold to other manufacturers like hot sauce makers (as we found out on our Tabasco factory tour on Avery Island, Louisiana). 

The Lynchburg Tennessee Fire department is a necessary part of the Jack Daniels operation with all that flammable alcohol and wood around.

There are about 2 million Jack Daniels barrels maturing at the Jack Daniels facilities at any time. Considering you get about 240 bottles of Jack Daniels per barrel, that’s a very good time!

Many generations of Lynchburg residents have worked at the distillery. For example, there has been a Green working at the distillery since the time of Earnest Green, the first Jack Daniels master distiller (although that wasn’t his title at the time).

Jack Daniels Alcohol Content

The Jack Daniels alcohol content is 125-140 proof when it comes out of the Jack Daniels barrels. You add water to get the alcohol levels down.

You can buy Jack Daniels Single barrel proof which is not watered down.  The Jack Daniels alcohol content for its single barrel whiskey usually comes in at 133 proof!

Jack Daniels Single Barrel is only sold in 10 states including Tennessee!

You can only buy these types of bottles of Jack Daniels in Tennessee.

Fun Facts From the Jack Daniels Distillery Tour

When you tour Jack Daniels Distillery you are immediately surrounded by a fair share of Jack Daniels Tennessee whiskey enthusiasts. Having been on other whiskey tours, such as the Bushmills Irish Whiskey factory, I did not expect it to be so much of a pilgrimage for some of the people. 

I’ve had my fair share of Jack Daniels and coke in my life, but some of the facts I learned from the Jack Daniels Distillery tour were fun to learn!

Jack Daniels No 7 was the first Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey

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• Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey Old No 7 earned its first gold medal at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904. 
• On the first Friday of every month, every employee at Jack Daniels gets a free Jack Daniels bottle of whiskey!
• All Jack Daniels Tennessee whiskey sold anywhere in the world is made at Jack Daniels in Tennessee!
• The Frank Sinatra Jack Daniels love affair was well known.  In fact, Frank Sinatra loved his Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey so much he was buried with a bottle of No. 7!

A statue of Mr. Jack stands in front of the limestone spring water which is an essential part of Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey.

Mr. Jack the Legend

• Jack Daniels the man was a bit of a prodigy.  He left home at the age of 6 to make his own way in the world and bought his whiskey distillery around the age of 13! At the age of 16, he registers  Jack Daniels as the first registered distillery in the USA.
• Mr. Jack was taught the mysteries of whiskey distilling by an enslaved man, Nearest Green. He would have been the first master distiller of the company. 
• Mr. Jack was quite the dapper dresser – possibly to mask the fact that he was only 5’2’’ tall!
• Mr. Jack never married but he had many female friends. 
• Mr. Jack died from a series of complications that arose from when he kicked his safe in frustration which lead to a grangrenous toe and an amputated leg.  

The killer safe that done Mr. Jack in is still at Jack Daniels Lynchburg TN

Lynchburg Tennessee Things To Do

If you want to stretch your legs and walk off some of that whiskey, there are a handful of Lynchburg Tennessee things to do that you may find entertaining. There’s a little gem of a jail museum, great places to eat lunch and plenty of opportunities for souvenir shopping.

The path to downtown Lynchburg is clearly marked from the Jack Daniels distelleryLynhburg Tennessee

Downtown Lynchburg

Downtown Lynchburg is a charming small town just a short walk from the Jack Daniels Distillery and totally worth a visit.

A sign found in downtown Lynchburg Tennessee

Moore County Jail Museum

The Moore County Jail Museum is a small jail converted into a museum in downtown Lynchburg.  This jail was operationally as recently as 1990!

For the admission donation of a mere $1, you can see how small town justice worked in the old days. The museum operator was actually a former deputy sheriff who was a wealth of information.

The Moore County Jail Museum is run by a former deputy sheriff.

When asked what sort of trouble you could have in this small town, the deputy sheriff had lots of stories. For a small town, there was a lot of trouble (including murders) because people would get drunk on hootch and go crazy. 

The building is small and the families of the sheriff lived in the front of the building. The sheriff’s wife was the chef and made meals for everyone. 

The beds in the Moore County Jail may have been uncomfortable but at least the meals were home-cooked!

Lynchburg Tennessee Attractions

The main Lynchburg Tennessee Attractions seem to revolve around shopping.  

Among the Lynchburg Tennessee attractions is an old-fashioned candy store

• Velma’s candy store is a charming old-fashioned candy store
• The Moonpie General Store is a good introduction to moon pies and other Southern food specialties.
• There are several general, gift and antique stores which could easily serve as a black hole for browsers.

Downtown Lynchburg is as good an introduction to Southern culture as any. In the back streets of Lynchburg I saw the Confederate flag flying proudly. 

Downtown Lynchburg signs and store fronts.

Lynchburg Tennessee Restaurants

The Barrelhouse BBQ is a charming local downtown Lynchburg restaurant recommended to me. You ate on barrels and the food was great. I had a grilled cheese sandwich with a difference – pulled pork and Monterey jack – and it was delicious! 

Barrelhouse BBQ is one of a handful of downtown Lynchburg restaurants

If you want something fancier, then try Miss Mary Bobo’s which has been around so long that even Mr. Jack used to frequent the establishment. You need to make reservations to eat here. 

Jack Daniels Merchandise

For Jack Daniels merchandise visit the Lynchburg Hardware General store. With everything Jack Daniels branded from clothes to Christmas ornaments, it’s hard to leave this store without treating yourself to at least one piece of  Jack Daniels merchandise.

The general store in downtown Lynchburg is where you can buy Jack Daniels merchandise

• Jack Daniels Distillery Tours – 133 Lynchburg Highway
• Moore County Jail Museum – 10 Mechanic Street
• Miss Mary Bobo’s – 295 Main Street
• Barrelhouse BBQ – 105 S. Mechanic Street
• Velma’s Candy – 14 Short St
• Lynchburg Hardware General Store – 51 Mechanic Street

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We received a complimentary ticket to the Jack Daniels Distillery Tour courtesy of Jack Daniels in Lynchburg TN  and  Tennessee tourism board , but the opinions contained in this review are entirely my own.

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Let's talk Jack, as in Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey and the Jack Daniel's Distillery. Let's talk about the town of Lynchburg, Tennessee, too, because you really can't have one without the other.

Sure, other companies make whiskey, but making Tennessee whiskey is pretty unique in itself, and the production is one the folks at Lynchburg have mastered. Some say the taste of Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey comes from the local, iron-free waters and hard sugar maple charcoal filtering. But once you've visited Lynchburg, you will know that there's another special ingredient in every bottle of this Southern whiskey. It's the love of the Lynchburg residents.

Visit Lynchburg

The town of Lynchburg and its residents are so intertwined with the Jack Daniel's Distillery that it's commonplace for families to have a history of several generations of ancestors who have worked at the distillery. It's become a family tradition in this part of Tennessee.

The population of Lynchburg is less than 500, usually around 350. And Moore County, the smallest county in Tennessee, has a population just under 6,000.

Overall, Lynchburg is a small, quaint, slow-paced town that offers a ton of Southern hospitality. Lynchburg is a one-stoplight town, and that's part of its charm. You will find an example of a Tennessee historic town square and a 100-year-old courthouse in the middle of town, which provides visitors with an afternoon of antique shopping, country dining, and relaxation.

Tour the Distillery

The Jack Daniel's Distillery is the oldest registered distillery in the United States but ironically, Moore County is a still a dry county, which means that no alcoholic beverages are allowed to be sold here. So you won't find any bars in town selling alcoholic drinks, and this includes the hometown favorite. Still, visitors to Lynchburg can find and buy plenty of other great goodies, from candy to cakes, made with hints of Jack Daniel's Whiskey. If you want to get your hands on a bottle Jack Daniel's Whiskey when visiting Lynchburg, the distillery tours currently do allow visitors (only) to purchase bottles of whiskey on-site to take home with them.

Tours of the Jack Daniel's Distillery cost from $15 to $125, depending on what tour you take. The distillery walking tour takes about one hour to complete and is offered every day except on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day.

Distillery Details 

The Jack Daniel's Distillery and Lynchburg are just over an hour's drive south of Nashville. If you don't feel like driving, there are tour bus companies in Nashville that offer seasonal tours several times a week to the distillery.

If you plan on staying a few days to explore Lynchburg, there are numerous overnight accommodations nearby, including hotels and bed-and-breakfasts. Most require reservations.

About Jack Daniel

Jack Daniel was a real person.   Jasper Newton Daniel stood just over five feet tall and began making whiskey at the ripe age of 13 for a Lutheran minister. Daniel died of gangrene, after kicking his safe, on October 10, 1911. No one knows his actual birth date, but locals celebrate it every year in September.

Jack Daniel didn't have any children so the distillery was passed down to his nephew, Lem Motlow, whose name still appears on the Jack Daniel's Whiskey labels.

While Jack Daniel's offers a variety of various country cocktails, there are currently only four brands of whiskey produced at the distillery and they include:

• Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Black Label
• Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Green Label
• Gentleman Jack Rare Tennessee Whiskey
• Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Tennessee Whiskey

Jack Daniel's Whiskey is 40 percent alcohol by volume and 80 proof. While Old No. 7 is situated prominently on the Jack Daniel's Whiskey label, no one has a clue as to what it really means. There are several different legends that surround the history of Old No. 7, from it being a batch number that Jack Daniel used, a train number that the whiskey was shipped on, to just a lucky number that he chose.

The recipe for Jack Daniel's is a really big secret , but we do know that the main ingredients include corn, rye, barley, malt and, of course, the special cave waters. The distillery also uses a hard maple charcoal filtering system and stores the whiskey in charred white oak barrels.

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For those lucky enough to visit the Jack Daniel Distillery, taking the time for a Distillery Tour is a must. Although official tours weren’t offered until 1964, it wasn’t necessarily hard to get one before that time. For those visitors who made their way to Lynchburg back then, all they usually had to do was ask and chances are someone would show them around the Distillery grounds. Times have certainly changed, however, as Jack Daniel’s employed 22 Distillery Guides as of 2020.

Some of the current highlights visitors will see while on tour include visiting a barrelhouse which holds more than 20,000 barrels of whiskey, seeing the rickyard where hard sugar maple wood is burned to make the charcoal used for mellowing, going into the underground cave spring where all of the iron-free water is drawn, learning about the whiskey making process while seeing the stills, the fermenting tanks, and the charcoal mellowing vats, viewing Jack Daniel’s first office, and getting a look at the reconstruction of the White Rabbit Saloon as it appeared in Lynchburg in the early 1900’s. In recent years the Distillery has also been able to offer samples of their whiskey, but it hasn’t always been this way.

Additional information about the Distillery Tours is provided in Volume II of the Jack Daniel’s Bottle Collector’s Guide.

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Visiting Jack Daniel’s Distillery: A Tiny Town’s Big Legacy

By Author Laura Longwell

Posted on Last updated: September 28, 2022

A one-stoplight town in southern Tennessee is home to the top-selling American whiskey in the world. In fact, every shot of Jack Daniel’s whiskey sold around the globe is made in the tiny dry town of Lynchburg. This wide spot in the road attracts over 300,000 visitors a year to see how Tennessee whiskey is made at the Jack Daniel’s distillery on the edge of town.

Less than two hours from Nashville , the distillery is a place to see how craftsmanship and attention to detail have built a brand and drinks that people swear by. A Jack Daniels distillery tour is also a walk through the 150-year history of Jack Daniel—the man himself and his namesake products. It’s a look at the impact of Prohibition, the rise of a family business, and making it “the best we can” every day, as a sign in Jack’s old office proclaims. And you don’t even have to be a whiskey fan to have a good time.

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Jack Daniel was a force of nature. At only 5 feet 2 inches tall, he had to be a bit fiery and a lot gregarious to get things done. He was known for his love of music and parties, which always attracted a lot of attention in sleepy little Lynchburg. Although Jack never married, he was rarely without a lady or two on his arm.

Nothing shows Jack’s spitfire personality more than the story of his death. One morning, he was frustrated when he forgot the combination to his safe. Losing his temper, he kicked the safe so hard that he broke his toe. Over time, his foot didn’t heal correctly and the resulting infection killed him.

The end to Jack Daniel’s life was just as dramatic as his early years. One of 13 children, Jasper Newton “Jack” Daniel ran away from home at the age of 7. He became acquainted with a local storekeeper and minister, Reverend Dan Call. Jack apprenticed to Rev. Call and took up a trade not terribly common for seven-year-old boys—whiskey making.

Jack learned the ropes from one of the enslaved men working for Rev. Call, Nearest Green, and the whiskey increased in popularity. At the same time, pressure mounted from Rev. Call’s congregation, suggesting that whiskey making might not be the best for a man of the cloth. Call chose religion over distilling and sold the business to Jack for only $25 when he was 20 year old.

The Green family continued to help Jack in his new venture, and descendants still work for the distillery now over 130 years later. (Rev. Call’s descendants now run the Call Family Distillery —which we’ve visited in North Carolina—drawing on their 150-year whiskey heritage.)

So what did Jack make at his $25 company in Lynchburg, Tennessee? Tennessee whiskey, of course. Though there are common standards, different types of whiskey are made and aged differently around the U.S. and the world.

We’ve seen it done in five-gallon barrels at a renowned distillery under a bridge in Texas, and at a 230-year-old distillery on the coast of Northern Ireland. Everyone has their own spin.

Jack Daniel’s whiskey is made from corn, malted barley, and rye and is distilled in copper stills. The resulting white whiskey is then drip filtered through 10-foot stacks of sugar maple charcoal, which is produced on-site. It is this step that sets Tennessee whiskey apart from any other type.

Although it sounds like the charcoal would impart a flavor into the product, curiously, it doesn’t. After the filtering, the whiskey is stored in newly handcrafted toasted oak barrels, which give it color and most of its flavor.

The whiskey ages for 4 to 7 years. In a place like Tennessee, the weather plays a large part in the aging. If it’s warm, the whiskey will take on more flavor from the barrel faster because of how barrels breathe. If it’s unusually cool, things may take a bit longer. That’s why master tasters are also an important part of the process, making sure that the taste and color are right through every step.

The Jack Daniels tour was one of the most information-packed tours we’ve been on in a long time. And every bit of it was entertaining. From the tales of Jack himself to seeing the distillation process firsthand, we were engrossed in all of it. The traditional distillery tour took a little more than an hour, and there was a lot to see.

The distillery tour began with a ride to one of the 87 warehouses where we got a glimpse into how much whiskey is really on this property. From there, it was all on foot. We wound our way downhill to the rickyard, an area that plays a key role in the whiskey-making process.

Here, they burn enormous towers of whiskey-sprayed sugar maple wood until it becomes charcoal. This is the charcoal that is ultimately ground down for use in the filtration process—the thing that separates Jack Daniel’s Tennessee whiskey from other whiskeys and bourbons.

The next stop was the cave spring. The natural spring that flows through a limestone cave was one of the main reasons Jack built his distillery here. Thanks to the limestone, the water is filtered of all iron, making it a perfect component of the whiskey fermentation process. Without the spring, Jack Daniel’s wouldn’t be what it is.

After a look at Jack’s office and the aforementioned offending safe, we were off to see the heart of the operation in the still house. The first step that is handled in the still house is fermentation, which has the strong odor of baking bread. We’ve seen fermentation in distilleries in Nashville and beyond, but it’s nothing like what happens here.

Over 100,000 gallons of mash are fermenting at any given point, producing what I can only describe as a wall of carbon dioxide. As we approached one of the tanks to see the cool bubbling reaction happening inside, the strength of the gas almost knocked us over.

From there, we got a glimpse at the filtration process. The white whiskey is pumped into the charcoal at the rate of a gallon per minute. As the whiskey drops through the 10-foot tank, any remaining impurities are removed. When the master tasters decide that it’s ready, the whiskey is bound for the barrels.

The distillery makes five core products—Old No. 7 (black label), Gentleman Jack, Single Barrel, Tennessee Honey, and Tennessee Fire. And since we were on the tasting tour, we got to try them all. Interestingly, all the products are made from the same base recipe in the same way. It’s only after aging that they are filtered further (as with Gentleman Jack) or have flavoring added (as with the Honey and Fire liqueurs).

The tasting room is where we got to learn the right way to taste whiskey. Taking a small first sip gets you over that initial shock to the palate. Then gently sipping and swirling the whiskey around your mouth really brings out the different flavors. And what different flavors they were.

We had both tried the Old No. 7 and Gentleman Jack in the past, but the other three products were totally new to us. And even though we’re not exactly whiskey aficionados, we loved the praline notes of the Tennessee Honey and the smoothness of the high-end Single Barrel (an actual single barrel, which makes 240 bottles, can be bought here for a mere $10,000). I was also a big fan of the Tennessee Fire, which is kind of like the tastes of fall in a glass.

Jack Daniel’s distillery is in Lynchburg, which is located about 1.5 hours southeast of Nashville.

There are four options for Jack Daniels distillery tour. The Dry County Tour takes just over an hour, and the Flight of Jack Daniels Tour (the one we did) and The Angel’s Share tour both take about 1.5 hours. The 3-hour Taste of Lynchburg tour includes a meal at the famous Miss Mary Bobo’s restaurant and a tour and whiskey tasting. Most of the distillery tours require walking, and much of the time is spent outdoors, so dress appropriately.

Tours are conducted daily from 9:00am to 4:30pm and are done on a first-come-first-served basis, or you can book in advance on their website (recommended).

Tour prices range from $20 to $100. Jack Daniels distillery tour costs are: Dry County Tour – $20, Flight of Jack Daniels Tour – $30, The Angel’s Share – $35, and Taste of Lynchburg – $100.

The White Rabbit Bottle Shop sells all the different Jack Daniel’s alcohol products. You can even get a bottle personalized on-site. The larger gift store in downtown Lynchburg sells pretty much every kind of memorabilia you could imagine.

One of the appeals of Jack Daniel’s is its remote location. If you are visiting, it is possible to do as a day trip, and it’s a great addition to a weekend trip to Nashville . However, there are several hotel options in Lynchburg and nearby if you want to stay close.

We were the guests of the distillery. All opinions of the interesting and barrel-aged are our own.

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Laura Longwell is an award-winning travel blogger and photographer. Since founding Travel Addicts in 2008, she has written hundreds of articles that help over 3 million people a year get the most out of their travel. In that time, she has visited nearly 60 countries on 5 continents, often returning to favorite destinations over and over again. She has a deep love of history, uncovering unexpected attractions, and trying all the good food a place has to offer.

In addition to Travel Addicts, Laura runs a site about her hometown of Philadelphia—Guide to Philly—which chronicles unique things to do and places to see around southeastern Pennsylvania. Her travel tips and advice appear across the web.

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Sandy Flott

Tuesday 18th of April 2023

We took the Flight of Jack tour, and enjoyed it very much! Very informative and fun. We had a great tour guide, Bob, who made it a lot of fun. I highly recommend taking the tour, and definitely visit the town square in Lynchburg.

Monday 6th of February 2023

Since when did they start charging for a tour? It was always a free tour in 2001 and in 2002.

Laura Longwell

They have charged since at least 2016.

Don galloway

Monday 9th of January 2023

Went to the jack daniels distillery back in the 80's got orange juice or lemon aid they gave out drawings on rice paper of different buildings and some of the old labels only sample we got was a whiff of the vat our guides name was red was early back then sounds better now

Dave Rhodes

Monday 9th of August 2021

I’ve been there three times and it’s great

Saturday 13th of June 2020

How Is the weather in the first week of October ?is it a good time to visit? don't want to be rained out.

Friday 19th of June 2020

October isn't really any rainier than other months, and it would still be warm in Tennessee.

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A Whiskey Pilgrimage: Visiting The Historic Jack Daniel’s Distillery In Lynchburg, TN

Lynchburg is a study in contrasts, a tiny town with a larger-than-life legacy.  It’s here, in this one-stoplight town with only about 6,000 residents, that the biggest and most recognizable whiskey in the world is made.   And it’s a must-visit for any whiskey lover.  So today we’re headed down to rural Tennessee to tour the iconic Jack Daniel’s Distillery!

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Full disclosure, I work for Brown-Forman, who owns Jack Daniel’s, which is why I’ve had the opportunity to visit and do some cool stuff.  However, there’s no relationship between the distillery and this blog, and they don’t endorse me or the blog in any way.  All opinions are, as always, completely my own!

Jack Daniel’s was officially founded in 1866, when a 16-(ish)-year-old Mr. Jack registered his distillery with the government.  He was the first to do so, which makes Jack Daniel’s the oldest registered distillery in the country.

Jack is such a huge brand that some people assume the distillery is just a showplace, and there’s a massive factory somewhere else…but the opposite is true.  And more than 300,000 people a year make the trek out to this tiny town in the middle of nowhere to see where every drop of Jack Daniel’s comes from.

What’s even crazier is that Moore County (where the distillery and Lynchburg are located) has been a dry country since 1909, when the state went into its own Prohibition.  While they got an exception in 1995 to taste a small amount on the tour, to sell at the bottle shop, and to gift to employees, you can’t buy alcohol anywhere else in the county to this day.

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Who was Jack Daniel?

Yes, Jack was a real dude!  Jasper Newton Daniel was born somewhere around 1850 (give or take a year or two…record-keeping wasn’t the best).  As a child he left home and was taken in by the Reverend Dan Call.  Here, with the Call family, he learned to make whiskey from an enslaved man named Nearest Green.

He bought the whiskey distillery from Reverend Call around age 13, and registered it a few years later (the first in the nation to do so).  He brought Nearest (now free) with him as effectively the company’s first master distiller, though that title didn’t really exist until much more recently.

When Jack moved the operation to the Cave Hollow (where it is today) in the 1880s, Nearest didn’t want to move, but his sons George and Eli went with Jack.  To this day, the distillery’s workforce has multiple generations of various families working there, and has had a Green family member working at the distillery since the time of Nearest (you can learn more about it here if you’re interested).

Jack was quite a fascinating person himself…only 5’2″ tall and a dapper dresser, he had many female “friends” but never married (the distillery was passed on to his nephew, Lem Motlow).  I’ve been reading “Blood and Whiskey: The Life and Times of Jack Daniel” and if you really want to know more about him, I highly suggest it!

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How to plan your visit to Jack Daniel’s & Lynchburg

Here are a few tips to make the most of your visit.  It can definitely be done in a day trip from a city, but if you want a little more time to explore, you can spend a night in the area as well.

• Lynchburg really is in the boonies, but it’s still easily reachable from Nashville, Huntsville, and Chattanooga (60-90 minute drive from all three)
• Reservations are encouraged, though not required…however openings are first-come if you don’t have a reservation so during peak times you might have to wait a while.  My take is, if you’re going all the way out to Lynchburg, wouldn’t be annoying not to be able to get on a tour??
• There is a parking lot you can use for free that’s a short walk to the Visitor Center (I think if you’re approaching the distillery on the left, the parking would be your next right).  Some people take a guided tour from one of the nearby cities, to make things easier.
• Tours/experiences are partly outdoors and may involve walking and stairs. Decent walking shoes are recommended, and I’d encourage sunscreen and a water bottle.
• In addition to taking a tour, I’ve shared some of the other things you could do below, including exploring downtown Lynchburg, stuffing yourself silly at Miss Mary Bobo’s, visiting Jack’s gravesite, and more!
• In Lynchburg proper, the pickin’s are slim.  You’ve got the Country Inn (a renovated motel) and the Tolley House (a B&B).  You can check out this list of (mostly) B&Bs in Lynchburg as well, I’m not certain how up-to-date it is
• One other great idea is to pair a visit to Jack with a weekend exploring Nashville’s awesome energy, music, and food (and here’s a quirky spot to consider staying! )

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The Jack Daniel’s tour

First, we tour!  You’ll arrive at the Visitor Center to check in for your tour.  While you wait, there are tons of historical artifacts, exhibits, stories, and more around the room to soak up.

There are four different tour options (you can see them here ).  There are a lot of similarities, though one of the tours does not include a whiskey tasting at the end.  I took the Angel’s Share tour, which takes a total of 90 minutes and has five higher-end whiskeys you taste at the end.

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This old time-y car is where you’ll meet your tour group at the appropriate time.  I was met by Brandi, and we headed out to the waiting minibus (after a photo op for anyone who was interested).

The tour starts with a short bus ride up to the top of the hill, then the remainder of the tour is walking (note, you’ll need to be physically able to walk short distances and navigate stairs, or else call the distillery to ask about accessible options).

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The tour doesn’t fully go “in order” of the exact whiskey making steps (simply due to logistics of getting groups through and where very old buildings were originally placed).  But you do start kind of at the beginning, with charcoal creation at the rickyard.  This is probably my favorite thing to see, if you’re luck enough to catch the timing right.

Charcoal mellowing was a key part of Jack’s process back in the 1860s, and has stayed an integral part of the process to this day.   The so-called “Lincoln County method” means that every drop of Jack is very slowly dripped through 10 feet of sugar maple charcoal before going into the barrel.  This is what makes it a Tennessee Whiskey (as opposed to a bourbon, which it does meet the requirements for).

Contrary to popular belief, the charcoal mellowing doesn’t ADD anything to the whiskey…it removes, to smooth and soften it a bit (particularly some of the more harsh or oily notes you sometimes get in bourbons).  Locals call it the “extra blessing”.

Where do you get the charcoal??  Well, you make it, of course!  The tour will stop here and explain the process of seasoning the sugar maple and then burning it down to charcoal (which is much more exacting to do than you’d imagine).

If you’re REALLY lucky, you’ll get to see Darren and Tracy actually spray the towers of sugar maple with clear high-proof whiskey and burn them (they do it usually 3 to 4 times a week, typically in the morning).

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Next you’ll wander down to the Cave Spring Hollow, one of my favorite spots on the tour and the reason that Jack put his distillery here.  Every drop of water that goes into Jack’s whiskey still comes from the cave spring on the distillery’s land.  It’s truly the lifeblood of the distillery—you can’t make whiskey without a LOT of water!

There’s a reason Kentucky and Tennessee are hotbeds of whiskey making, and that’s because we have an abundance of limestone-filtered water.  Why does that matter??  Well, first it helps impart minerals that give it the right character and helps it be as pure and clear as possible.

But more importantly, the limestone removes iron from the water, which is absolutely critical to whiskey making…iron will cause awful tastes in the end product (think sulfur…blech).  That’s why the 800-ish gallons of water per minute that the distillery gets from the spring are so amazing (and they have a lot of water conservation efforts to ensure it stays that way).

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Make sure to snag a pic with Mr. Jack!  This statue actually gifts him several extra inches in height above his real 5’2″ stature.  He was quite a dapper dresser, which the statue captures nicely 🙂

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The next few stops on the tour include Jack’s office (the only original building that was still usable after Prohibition), then fermentation, and charcoal mellowing.  In those latter two they ask you not to take photos for safety reasons, so make sure to pay attention to signage.  Also, there’s a place to fill up a water bottle in fermentation area.

I particularly love fermentation…seeing how they grow the yeast (their own proprietary strain, which makes a massive difference in taste!), use the sour mash, and ferment the corn mash is so cool.  You can watch it bubble merrily away.

And the SMELL!  It’ll knock you back, that yeasty fermentation scent and C02 kickback packs a punch.  I love it though.

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You are then able to see what the charcoal mellowing process looks like, with vats of charcoal packed 10 feet deep.  The clear 140-proof liquor very slowly drips down, letting gravity do its job.

After the filtration process, the whiskey is still clear, and then it’s ready for barreling.  The distinctive color of Jack Daniels comes from the brand-new charred, toasted oak barrels that will be the whiskey’s home for the next handful of years.

Barrels are so critical to the whiskey-making process, imparting about 50% of the taste and 100% of the color.  That’s why Jack makes all their own barrels, to be able to control that part of the process from start to finish.

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And finally, it’s time to taste some whiskey!  I was on the Angel’s Share tour, which includes five more special, high-end (high-proof) whiskies that are harder to find.

Brandi led us through the Red Dog Saloon, Sinatra Select (the singer was famously buried with a bottle of Jack), Single Barrel Select (one of the easier to find globally), Single Barrel Rye, and the current Tennessee Tasters (which brings notes of Jamaican spice from the finishing barrel they used).

The tour guide will talk about the steps to taste whiskey well (e.g. smelling it first without sloshing it around, then giving it a swirl to sniff, then the first tiny taste to shock your palate, etc.).

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After the tasting, your tour will wind up back at the Visitor Center at the White Rabbit Bottle Shop, basically the only place you can purchase Jack in (dry) Moore County.  White Rabbit was the name of one of the two saloons Jack ran in Lynchburg back in his time (Red Dog was the other).

Their bottle selection rotates constantly, but this can be a great place to pick up some of those less-common products, and the only place to get the Tennessee Tasters series.  One note, they can do bottle engraving here, which is a fun gift idea (or self-gift, to commemorate your visit)!

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Now let’s talk about some of the other things you can do in Lynchburg to really round out your Jack Daniel’s tour experience.

Devour the best Southern cooking at Miss Mary Bobo’s

Run, don’t walk!  For me, Miss Mary Bobo’s is a must-do while you’re in Lynchburg.  It began in the early 1900s as a boarding house run by the lady herself, and has carried on the tradition of Southern hospitality and cooking ever since.

Historically they’ve done everything family-style here, and you’d sit down with other people, big dishes of food magically appearing, and often one of the hosts would sit down and share history, stories, and recollections.  COVID has kind of screwed that up and it’s more traditional ordering right now, but I know they’re hoping to get back to that soon.

Everything I’ve had here has been absolutely delicious, but a major shout-out to the fried okra—I think it’s the best I’ve ever had.  I dream about that okra!  I’d recommend a reservation, and you can see more at their website .

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Wander downtown Lynchburg

Historic downtown Lynchburg is just a 5-minute walk from the distillery, and worth a spin while you’re visiting.  It’s very shopping-focused, particularly old fashioned candy and sweets, Moon Pies, antiques, and LOTS of Jack Daniel’s merchandise (including items made of old barrels).

Make sure to visit the Lynchburg Hardware & General Store, which (contrary to the name) is the biggest, best place to find Jack merch.

Check out the beautiful & unique “Capital Cities” coffee table book!

Oh look, I found a friend to hang with for a bit!

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Visit Jack’s gravesite

This one is a REAL deep-cut, and feels a bit odd to me personally.  But for the passionate Jack Daniel’s fan, why come all the way to Lynchburg and not stop by Jack’s grave to say hi??

He’s buried at the Lynchburg City Cemetery, which was really beautiful and peaceful on the brisk spring day we visited.  It’s fun spotting all the historic Jack Daniel’s-related names on the stones as you walk…Motlow, Tolley, Green, Daniels, and more.  And his gravestone isn’t hard to find, as it’s flanked by two pretty white iron chairs if you want to sit for a spell.

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Attend a special event on BBQ Hill

If you’re really lucky (and a good planner), you just might get to attend an event atop BBQ Hill.  This separate area of the distillery grounds offers amazing views over the Hollow, including the best sunsets around.

There are occasionally events for bartenders, Squires (basically Jack Daniel’s super fans), and us regular Joes, and it’s worth asking around or keeping an eye out for these…I mean, look at that view!

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I hope you’re able to plan your own adventure to visit the Jack Daniel’s Distillery soon…it’s one of those all-American experiences you have to do at least once!

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• Visiting Louisville’s Rabbit Hole Distillery
• What It’s Like Touring Jameson Distillery In Dublin, Ireland
• On The Scotch Whisky Trail: Glendronach, BenRiach, Glenglassaugh
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Comments (4)

December 3, 2022 at 3:55 pm

We have gone to Lynchburg every year since 2016. But only taken one tour of the distillery. This site is absolutely reminiscent for us. Good job. We were not allowed to take the time to photograph the way you have. It makes me want to go again and be with a much smaller group.

December 3, 2022 at 8:57 pm

How fun that you get to go every year! You definitely should try to find a small tour group, maybe one of the special events.

Clint Chabot

May 3, 2022 at 11:57 pm

I wanted to know if there was a possibility of getting my squire calendar

May 4, 2022 at 7:19 am

Hi Clint! This blog is not affiliated with the distillery, so I’d recommend reaching out to them directly or contacting (or visiting) the Squire House. Cheers!

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Visit the distillery, choose your experience, tours daily: 9am-4:30pm cst, closed new year's eve and new year's day, martin luther king jr day, easter sunday, thanksgiving day, christmas eve and christmas day. military and senior (65+) discounts available.

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Distillery Tours

The flight of jack daniel's tour.

Along with a behind-the-scenes look at how we make Jack Daniel’s, this tour includes a memorable stop at historic Barrelhouse 1 – 14, where you’ll sip a flight of five Jack products.

Length: 1 hr 30 min $30

The Dry County Tour

This tour offers an informative, behind-the-scenes glimpse into Jack’s whiskey making process, and is overflowing with distillery stories.

Length: 1 hr 10 min $25

The Angel's Share

After touring our distillery, you’ll head to the tasting room in historic Barrelhouse 1-14 and taste whiskey drawn from individual barrels, an honor that was once reserved exclusively for our distillers and tasters.

Length: 1 hr 30 min $35

The Taste of Lynchburg

This two-course experience includes the standard tour of our distillery and whiskey tasting, as well as a down-home meal at Miss Mary Bobo’s.

Length: 3 hrs $125

Tour Photos

Before your tour group sees the distillery, we snap a quick group photo to commemorate your experience. If you’ve been to Lynchburg lately, you may find your pic below.

Not quite ready to book a tour? Get acquainted with our whiskey making process in the meantime. Or, experience the distillery through our Jack Daniel's 360 Virtual Experience . You'll be glad you stopped by. 

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Jack Daniel’s Distillery Visitor Center Tickets and Tours

This post covers the Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour, how to get tickets, ways to save money on tickets, and what to expect from this tour of the oldest registered distillery in the country.

Our local tour guides have taken this tour, some more than once, and this post is based on their experience.

We hope this post can help you decide which Jack Daniel's tour, if any, is right for you!

• Ways to Save on Tickets
• Things to See
• Things to Do in Nashville

Located roughly 1 ½ hours outside of Nashville, United States, the Jack Daniel's Distillery is the biggest and most notable landmark in the small city of Lynchburg.

Despite its rather remote location, the distillery still offers various tours and attractions for visitors to enjoy. 

There is no public transport to this location available, so if you’re coming from out of town, it may be necessary to rent a vehicle for the trip.

Alternatively, you can take a bus tour from Nashville to the Jack Daniel's Distillery which will cover transportation and tour costs. We provide details about this service in our tours section .

Fans of this famous whiskey will love the opportunity to learn about the history of Jack Daniel's as well as see how the distillery functions in modern times.

Find out what to expect on the tour, from the tours section and our Things to See section .

JACK DANIEL'S DISTILLERY TOUR PRICES

This section covers ticket details for tours and other services offered at the Jack Daniel's Distillery.

Currently 4 types of tours available with a range of activities to enjoy.

The Distillery does not offer tours on the following holidays:

• Thanksgiving
• Christmas Eve
• Christmas Day
• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King Jr Day
• Easter Sunday.

You must be 21 or over to make reservations for these tours online, but there is at least one tour appropriate for all ages.

TIP: There are bus tours to Jack Daniel’s Distillery Visitor Center available for anyone who doesn’t want to make the drive. We cover these outings in our day trips section .

How long is the Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour?

The Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour lasts for approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes where you, as a whiskey fan, can explore the interesting facts regarding various fermentation processes.

Can you drink on the Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour?

No drinking is allowed on the Jack Daniel's Tour in Moore County but you can go down the hill at any small cafe or restaurant or downtown Nashville which is a 20-minute drive.

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Can you buy Jack Daniel's at the Distillery?

Yes, you can buy Jack Daniel's at the Distillery.

Why Is Jack Daniel's Distillery Named So?

It is named after Jack Daniel who learned brewing from a man Nearest Green and became the first master distiller in the United States.

Each drop of Jack Daniel's whiskey is produced in this distillery registered in 1866

The Dry County Tour

This is the main tour offered at the Jack Daniel's Distillery.

Visitors can expect to learn about their whiskey distilling, as well as the history behind the company.

In addition to these details, the Dry County Tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at the distillery.

It's not a tasting tour and there isn’t any whiskey tasting included on this tour, so it’s open to visitors of all ages. Most of the breweries sell their yields directly to wineries.

Children 9 and under can get in for free!

Ticket Prices

• $25/Adults | $10/Youth (10-17)
• Kids 9 and under get in free.
• Military/Senior concession is available.
• Availability: Daily from 9 am - 4:30 pm
• Hours: At least once every 15 minutes.
• Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes.
• Maximum of 20 guests per tour.
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NOTE: The Dry County Distillery Tour is included with the Music City Total Access Pass , a service that allows you to save money on popular activities in the Nashville area.

If you’re planning to enjoy any other attractions or tours in and around the city, check out our post on Nashville tourist passes for more details.

The Flight of Jack Distillery Tour

This is essentially the same as their Dry County Distillery Tour where you witness the distillation process, but it includes a stop at historic Barrelhouse 1 – 14.

While you’re in the Barrel house, you’ll learn a bit of additional information about the history of this company, quality control, and enjoy a flight of five Jack Daniel's products. Like the Charcoal mellowing during the distillation process that removes unnecessary elements from brews.

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Due to the inclusion of this activity, only adults are permitted to take this tour, and you must be 21 or older to enjoy the samples.

The Daniel's special Tennessee Whiskey is offered for tasting. You will also understand what stands apart the Tennesse Whiskey from other whiskeys and bourbon.

• $30/Adults 
• Must be 21+ for the tour and sampling.
• Includes a sampling of 6 Jack Daniel's Whiskey.
• Availability: Mon-Sat from 9 am - 4:30 pm
• Sunday Availability: 11 am - 4:30 pm
• Duration: 1 ½ hours.

Samples include Jack Daniel’s Whiskey , Tennessee Fire , Tennessee Honey , Gentleman Jack and Rye .

NOTE: This tour is included with one of the day trips to Jack Daniel’s Distillery .

The Angel’s Share Distillery Tour

Much like the Flight of Jack service, this option kicks things up a notch with an additional treat for fans of the whiskey.

In addition to the Dry County Distillery Tour, you’ll also have the opportunity to taste whiskey drawn from individual barrels as well as two limited-edition whiskeys.

Due to the tastings, the Angels Share Tour is only available for adults and you must be 21 or older to enjoy the drinks included.

• $35/Adults 
• Must be 18+ for the tour.
• Must be 21+ for the samples.
• Availability: Mon-Sat from 9:45 am - 4:30 pm
• Sunday Availability: 11:15 am - 4:30 pm

Samples include Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel , Barrel Proof , Single Barrel Rye , Sinatra Select, and Gold 27 from the Daniel cave spring hollow and Barrel Houses.

The Taste of Lynchburg

This tour takes things to the next level with an additional meal at the historic Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House restaurant.

The Taste of Lynchburg experience begins with an Angel’s Share Distillery tour and it includes all of the tastings available with that service.

Once again, you must be an adult to take this tour and you have to be 21 or older to enjoy the whiskey tastings.

• $125/Adults 
• Must be 21+ for the tour and samples.
• Availability: Wed-Fri at 1 pm
• Duration: 3 hours.
• Maximum of 10 guests per tour.
• Includes a special commemorative gift.
• Includes transportation from the Distillery to the restaurant.

This is a far more limited experience and no reduced-price tickets are offered.

All samples included are the same as what you’ll get during the Angel’s Share Distillery Tour.

DAY TRIPS TO JACK DANIEL'S DISTILLERY

The following section is about bus tours you can take from Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery.

Each outing includes at least one tour of the landmark as well as free time in the historic city of Lynchburg.

Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery Bus Tour

If you’re not interested in making the drive out to Lynchburg for this tour, there is a bus tour that will provide transportation to and from the Jack Daniel’s Distillery. 

This outing includes the Angel’s Share Distillery Tour, which is the second-best service offered at this historic location.

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Customers will also be given free time in Lynchburg to grab lunch, go shopping and enjoy sightseeing.

Since the included distillery tour features whiskey tastings, this day trip is only available for adults and you must be 21 or older to enjoy the drinks.

• $129 per person
• Availability: Daily at 9 am
• Duration: 7 hours
• Includes 1 ½ hours of free time in Lynchburg.
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Nashville to Jack Daniel’s Distillery Bus Tour + Lunch

Note: As of March 2024, the tour is unavailable.

Visitors who are interested in the Taste of Lynchburg tour may want to consider this day trip, as it’s available on a more frequent basis!

This service provides transportation between Nashville and Lynchburg, and it includes the Flight of Jack Distillery Tour in addition to a meal at Miss Mary Bobo’s Restaurant.

Since this doesn’t include the Angel’s Share Distillery Tour, it’s not exactly the same as the Taste of Lynchburg, but it is available from Monday to Saturday instead of just Friday and Saturday alone.

• $180 per person
• Availability: Mon-Sat at 9 am
• Duration: 8 hours
• Includes free time in Lynchburg.
• Includes lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s restaurant.

WAYS TO SAVE ON TICKET PRICES

This section will include details about how to save money on tickets for Jack Daniel’s Distillery tours.

We cover information about tourist passes and other deals that may be available.

Music City Total Access Pass

The Music City Total Access Pass includes admission to the Parthenon and the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, as well as tickets to 4 extra activities.

When it comes to the 4 additional tickets, there are over 30 attractions to choose from, and one of them is the Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour.

This is currently the only tourist pass that provides access to a Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour. The service included is the most family-friendly option, the Dry County Tour. 

Sadly, transportation to and from the distillery is not included, but this could still be a great way to save money on the activity if you’re planning to enjoy additional attractions in and around Nashville.

The pass costs just $75, so it’s easy to see how you can save money using this service.

Here are some of the other activities you can choose from in addition to the distillery tour:

• Nashville Zoo
• Madame Tussauds
• Old Town Trolley Tour
• Country Music Hall of Fame
• Music City Hop-on-Hop-off Bus Tour
• Grand Ole Opry House Backstage Tour

If you’re willing to drive out to Lynchburg, this could be a great way to save a few bucks on the Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour.

That said, the tour included is just $20, so you might want to consider other ways to reduce the cost of the tour.

For more information about this and other money-saving tourist attraction passes, read our post about Nashville tourist passes .

Military Offer

If you are on active duty or retired military, this might be the best way to save money on various tours of Jack Daniel’s Distillery, as they offer 50% off to most military service members.

You must provide a valid military ID to get this deal, but it’s one of the best deals currently available on tickets for this activity.

The services included are their Dry County, Flight of Jack and Angels Share distillery tours.

There is no military offer for their Taste of Lynchburg tour.

Senior Offer

If you’re 65 or older, you qualify for 20% off general admission prices for the Dry County, Flight of Jack and Angels Share distillery tours.

You must provide a valid ID with your age in order to receive this deal.

Deal Websites

While the Jack Daniel's Distillery doesn’t typically offer deals through these services, some of the companies offering day trips from Nashville to Lynchburg offer deals on sites like Groupon and LivingSocial .

In addition to whatever savings are offered, these sites frequently run additional sales which can save you even more!

THINGS TO SEE

There are a lot of interesting attractions to experience at the Jack Daniel's Distillery.

Here's a short list of the more interesting things to see while you’re here.

We’ll also include details about some fun things to do in Lynchburg!

Barrelhouse 1 – 14

If you choose either the Flight of Jack or Angel’s Share distillery tours, you’ll have the opportunity to see this historic barrelhouse.

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Although you won’t drink anything here, it is a great chance to see where some of the best whiskey in the world comes from.

One of the more strange aspects of the history behind this company is that Jack Daniel himself was killed by a large safe – and no, it didn’t fall on his head.

So how exactly did a safe kill the man who created such an incredible whiskey? Well, you’ll have to take the tour to find out!

Natural Spring

One of the reasons that Jack Daniel’s produces such high-quality whiskey is that they have a natural spring on the property which provides the water for their drinks.

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While on the tour, you’ll have an opportunity to see this spring for yourself!

Aging Warehouse

While you might not have an opportunity to visit this site, you will at least pass by the warehouse where all of Jack Daniel’s whiskey is aged.

As you walk past the structure, you won’t be able to ignore the strong smell of delicious whiskey wafting through the air.

Heated Charcoal

As your tour guide explains the process by which Jack Daniel’s whiskey is made, you will have an opportunity to see the heated charcoal they use.

This charcoal is mellowed to produce the best flavor for the whiskey.

Bottling Plant

In addition to all the other sites included on this tour, you will also have the chance to see how Jack Daniel’s whiskey is bottled at the end of its journey.

If you feel like grabbing a bottle for yourself, you can purchase one in the gift shop!

Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House

This is probably the most well-known restaurant in the area, and you can enjoy a meal here during the Taste of Lynchburg tour.

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There is also a day trip which includes lunch at this location.

Miss Mary Bobo’s restaurant has some of the best food in Tennessee, and the service you’ll receive here is quite possibly the definition of Southern hospitality.

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Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour in Tennessee: What To Know Before You Go

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Planning to go on the Jack Daniel’s Distillery tour in Lynchburg, Tennessee? Here’s how to make sure your trip goes off without a hitch. 

If you’re a fan of fine spirits and a nice, smooth whiskey then you’re not going to want to leave Tennessee without checking out the Jack Daniels Distillery first. 

I was in Huntsville, Alabama and came across state lines to explore this place firsthand and I gotta say, I was impressed with the dedication the team shows to the Jack Daniels brand and distilling process. 

Read on for everything you need to know before heading out to the Jack Daniel’s Distillery Tour. 

How to Get to the Jack Daniels Distillery  

The Jack Daniels Distillery is located in Lynchburg, Tennessee, about an hour and a half from Nashville, 3 and a half from Atlanta and 4 hours from Memphis.

The easiest way to get to the distillery if you’re not a local is to fly into Nashville and drive from there. You can make this into an easy day trip from the city.  

There’s free parking on site, although you will have to walk a bit to reach the entrance. 

You can also opt to go with a guided tour if you’re not fond of driving or want to relax without worrying about transportation. 

Note that the speeding zones change street to street once you start to get close and there are many speed traps set up. Use the Waze app to stay in the know. 

Tour Costs & Hours 

There are several tours available on the property, held daily from 9am to 4:30pm except for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year’s Day and Easter. 

The most basic tour option is the  Dry County Tour . It costs $15, lasts 1 hour 10 minutes and will take you through the process of making whiskey, as well as the history behind the Jack Daniels brand. 

The next level up at $25 and 1 hour 25 minutes is the Flight of Jack Daniels Tour , which includes the history tour plus a small tasting. 

After that it’s The Angel’s Share which costs $30 and lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes. After the historic tour you hear to the tasting room and sample individual whiskeys straight from the barrels.

Finally, for $125 you can do the Taste of Lynchburg , which lasts 3 hours and includes the tour, Angel’s Share tasting of Jack Daniel’s Single Barrel, Barrel Proof, Single Barrel Rye, Sinatra Select and Gold 27, a commemorative gift and a sit-down meal at Miss Mary Bobo’s.

There’s a small museum with a few exhibits set up right when you walk in that you can view for free if you’re just passing through. 

Miss Bobo’s Boarding House Restaurant

The on-site restaurant, Miss Mary Bobo’s , is an attraction in and of itself, serving more than 900 patrons a day with southern style, family dining across 9 different dining rooms.

They also have an outdoor patio area for larger parties. Reservations are required and are available at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.

The menu includes souther classics like fried okra, cornbread and bakes whiskey apples.  

The restaurant also doubles as a boarding house in case you want to stay on the premises and have a full immersion experience.

You can dine here without going on a whiskey tour — it’s a flat rate of $25 for adults and $9 for children. 

Cave Spring Hollow

The life source of the processing center is Cave Spring Hollow , drawing 800 gallons of water from underneath the ground to earth’s surface every single minute. 

The aquifers surrounding walls are limestone, making the water mineral rich and pure. Limestone also naturally removes iron from the water, saving the distillery a step in the process. 

Every bottle of Jack Daniel’s whiskey sold throughout the world is made with water from this source. 

The Whiskey Making Process  

Whiskey is made using a few key ingredients — corn, barley and rye . To that you add yeast, allow for fermentation then place it in a barrel to get its flavor and taste.

Jack Daniels is the only major distillery that makes their own barrels using logs of oak. They take about 6 months to a year each to air dry and the company produces roughly 2,000 barrels/day. 

They also pride themselves on the quality of their ingredients and use only the best grain corn.

Since opening in1866 the distillery has only ever been c losed twice — once during prohibition and again during WWII when rationing on corn prevented the purchase of grade “A” ingredients.   

Tradition is everything here and at the realms are Master Distiller Jeff Arnett and Assistant Master Distiller Chris Fletcher.

The history tour takes you through the entire process, from the gathering of the ingredients to labeling of the bottles. 

Whiskey Tasting  

During the whiskey tasting you get to sample 5 different products, each the equivalent of two sips in a whiskey tumbler. 

During my visit I tasted Old No. 7, No. 27 Gold, Gentleman Jack, Tennessee Honey and Tennessee Fire, which had a cinnamon taste to it. 

We learned how to tell the difference between a fine whiskey and a more common bottle and appreciate the notes of different scents and flavors like molasses and citrus. 

We were fortunate enough to have the Assistant Master Distiller leading our tasting session so I found it to be very informative. His pride in the produce really came across and his enthusiasm was contagious. 

Know Before you Go

Big disclaimer here folks: Lynchburg, Tennessee is a dry county . This means you cannot drink here. You cannot buy it at restaurants and actually need to go to another county to find alcohol. 

This mans that if you’re thinking you’re going to visit a distillery and have a boozy day, think again! It’s important to temper expectations here — you will be sober and depending on the package you choose, well fed. 

There is a gift shop on site and you can buy bottles to take with you as a souvenir but they’re large, like $50-$100 each. There are no small bottles in case you were hoping to sneak a tiny one into your coke. Trust me, I looked.

Official Gift Shop 

Want to buy an empty barrel or other unique memorabilia? Then head to the Lynchburg Hardware and General Store , the official Jack Daniels’ gift and barrel shop, the address is as follows: 52 Mechanic St, Lynchburg, TN 37352.

It is located on the town square of Lynchburg, within walking distance of the visitor center, and open 9am-6pm Monday to Saturday and 1pm-6pm on Sundays.

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Join our Nashville to Lynchburg Tipsy Tour and become the star of an unforgettable whiskey adventure! Get ready to share hilarious stories and dance like nobody's watching.

With us, you're not just another tourist – you're the VIP! Tipsy Tours redefines time, transforming a 90-minute journey to the Jack Daniel's Distillery each way into a whirlwind of entertainment.

• Alcohol-infused trivia
• Captivating Story Time
• Thrilling dance contests

We will have you singing all the way back to downtown Nashville!

Of course, we have the distillery tour and lunch covered – no worries there!

Immerse yourself in the legendary Jack Daniel Distillery. Witness its inner workings firsthand and indulge in JD's finest whiskies during the 90-minute tour. Afterward, delight your taste buds with a mouthwatering BBQ lunch on the charming square in Lynchburg before heading back to Nashville.

Don't let this incredible experience slip away – be the star of your own Jack Daniels adventure!

Where and when??

You will board the bus at 250 Rep John Lewis Way, on the side of the Omni hotel by Bob’s Steakhouse. We will depart at 8:45 a.m. sharp and make our way to Lynchburg. Be prepared to have a great time, because you never know what will happen on the way there!

When we arrive and are ready to tour Jack Daniels, you will be treated to the Angel’s share tour. This includes a tasting of some of the Gentleman's finest whiskies. (Yes, they are D-lish!!)

Once your tour is complete, you’ll have an hour and a half to explore historic Lynchburg and grab lunch.  

* Times are approximate. You will get a text the day before your tour with exact time details.

Our pickup location is conveniently located within walking distance of Renaissance Nashville, Ole Red, Hilton Downtown Nashville, and the Music City Center.

Why tour with Tipsy Tours?

Your hard-earned dollar pays for you to travel in style down to historic Lynchburg, TN, where you will take the Angel’s share tasting tour at Jack Daniel’s . During your trek to whiskey greatness, the ride will be filled with sing alongs, trivia, and a lot of laughs and great times.

Can I drink alcohol on the bus ride?

Yes! Let Tipsy Tours purchase it for you ahead of time, so it is one less thing you have to worry about! Keep in mind that we do not make any restroom stops on the way to Jack Daniel’s or Short Mountain. In addition, neither place will let you in if you are M.C. Hammered.

Is it okay to tip the tour guides?

Sure! If you like something they’ve done, why not?

Does everyone have to be 21 to hop on board?

Yessir-ee!! Since we will be tasting alcohol, we have to be 21.

How many folks will be on the bus?

Because we like to create an intimate, personal experience, we limit the maximum number of participants to 13.

Can I book a private tour?

We would love to accommodate you and your friends! Give us a decent heads up so we can plan accordingly.

What if I don't like whiskey? Should I still book a tour?

If you like to have a good time, see some history, and experience the beautiful rolling hills of Tennessee, then you should DEFINITELY book a tour. Plus, if someone accompanies you, they will be happy to have YOU pour your tasting share into THEIR glass!

What happens if it rains?

Since some of the tour at Jack Daniel’s & Short Mountain is outdoors, come prepared with either a poncho and/or an umbrella.

What is your refund policy?

Tickets are non-refundable. But, if something comes up you can always reschedule for another time with advance notice.

Is this a handicapped accessible tour?

Unfortunately, our vehicles are not handicapped- accessible, much like the distilleries.

I'm HUNGRY! What can I eat in Lynchburg?

After your tasting tour, you are free to peruse downtown Lynchburg, where you will have several food choices, including some D- LISH BBQ! 

Do I have to sing while I am on the bus?

If you’re not feeling like Whitney Houston today, you don’t have to sing. Singing is optional, but definitely encouraged!

What happens if I have a good time on the bus?

Are you kidding me?

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Jack Daniels Distillery Tour Photos (1 of 4)

Below are a few of our own personal tour photos from the Jack Daniels Distillery Tour. It’s a truly fantastic tour – one we highly recommend. And to top it off, it’s FREE!

A pea-gravel parking area greets you as you arrive to the Jack Daniels Distillery. Helpful signs will point you towards the Welcome Center.

You’ll cross a small bridge as you head towards the main entrance. Note the small creek below – you’ll hear more about it later!

As you enter, a small Jack Daniels plaque is visible, noting its classification as a registered historical place. Also, note the registered distillery number – Number One!

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13 Must-Visit Distilleries To Visit Along The Tennessee Whiskey Trail

The Tennessee Whiskey Trail is a massive state-wide tour of the most notable distilleries in the state. It's the perfect way for spirit-loving travelers to experience all that Tennessee has to offer, spanning the entire length of the state from Memphis to the Smoky Mountains. There's something for everyone on the trail, from casual bootlegger-style warehouses to modern, upscale tasting rooms and everything in between. You can even get a digital "Pawsport" highlighting all the pet-friendly distilleries where you can enjoy tours and tastings with your furry best buddy.

Every distillery on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail is worth a visit a few that stand out above the rest. A truly memorable distillery experience offers visitors something more — a wide variety of spirits, unique tastings, tours, and other services, delicious food, and inspirational origin stories. If you can't make it to every distillery on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, then check out the ones on this list for an unforgettable adventure.

Big Machine Distillery

Big Machine distills every drop of its vodka 25 times — whereas most vodkas are produced using three to seven distillations — then filters it through platinum beads for an impossibly smooth finish that's perfect for shots, cocktails, and Spiked Coolers, refreshing boozy juice pouches that are equal parts naughty and nostalgic.

But Big Machine is for more than just the vodka lovers. Other spirits distilled and aged there include rum, bourbon, moonshine, gin, and Tennessee whiskey. At the Lynnville distillery, the original location, you can take a tour, bottle your own spirit, and enjoy cocktails with your favorite four-legged friend on the 28-acre dog-friendly property. In Berry Hill, the outskirts of Nashville, you'll find the Big Machine Tavern serving a long list of classic and seasonal cocktails like alongside brunch, lunch, and dinner dishes, including The Nashville Benedict, made with poached eggs, Nashville hot chicken, and sausage gravy.

bigmachinevodka.com

(931) 527-0027

1800 Abernathy Rd, Lynnville, TN 38472

Nashville Barrel Company

Nashville Barrel Company's origin story is all about good times and good company. Three whiskey-loving friends decided to buy a batch of barrels in 2018, mainly with the intention of picking whiskey together with their wider circle of friends. But word spread fast and, by 2021, Nashville Barrel Company was producing award-winning single-barrel spirits.

Tours at the Nashville Barrel Company production facility offer varied experiences, including a standard flight in the tasting room, a premium tasting experience, a flight straight from the barrel, and a mock single barrel experience where you can bring home your own bottle of your favorite spirit thieved straight from the barrel. You and up to eight of your closest friends can even pick your own single barrel of rye, bourbon, or rum, and have it bottled the very same day with a custom logo — the perfect gift for yourself, your group, or your organization. You might even run into Stella, the mini Goldendoodle who acts as Nashville Barrel Company's president, HR, and guest outreach specialist.

At the Church Street tasting room in downtown Nashville, you can enjoy all the same tastings and tours as at the Fesslers Lane headquarters, plus blend your own whiskey after sampling a flight of selections out of the barrel. At Nashville Barrel Company, you get so much more than the standard tours and tastings — you get an unforgettable distillery experience.

nashvillebarrelco.com

(615) 669-0083

222 Fesslers Ln, Nashville, TN 37210

Nashville Craft Distillery

Most Tennessee distilleries are known for their whiskeys, so when you find one that offers something a little further off the beaten path, it's definitely worth the effort to check it out. That's where Nashville Craft comes in. This distillery specializes in small-batch spirits made from regional ingredients. Its current offerings include three types of bourbon, two gins infused with four and seven botanical ingredients, spiced honey liqueur with ginger and cinnamon, and sorghum spirits made from Tennessee sorghum sugar cane, similar to molasses but with a subtle difference in flavor .

The tasting room is open from Tuesday to Sunday, and the hours vary by the day of the week, so check the schedule before you stop in. In addition to the usual tours, tastings, and cocktails you'll find at most distilleries, Nashville Craft Distillery has a two-day hands-on distillery experience where aspiring spirit specialists will learn the ins and outs of the business of distilling, from legal classifications of different spirits, mechanical distillery operation and maintenance, the aging process, and successful business strategies. This in-depth workshop is run by Nashville Craft Distillery's founder, Bruce Boeko, a 20-year forensic scientist whose love of experimentation and innovation is on full display during this rare behind-the-scenes distillery experience.

nashvillecraft.com

(615) 457-3036

514 Hagan St, Nashville, TN, 37203

Old Dominick Distillery

This Memphis distillery began its journey in 1866 as a grocery wholesaler by Domenico Canale, who sold whiskey in ceramic jars under the name Old Dominick. About 150 years later, Canale's great-great-grandsons discovered an unopened bottle of Old Dominick Toddy, a fruity bourbon cordial. They were inspired to reopen the brand and became the first legal distillers of whiskey in Memphis since the end of Prohibition. Today, Old Dominick Distillery produces whiskey, bourbon, gin, and vodka at their Front Street distillery, along with a few experimental spirits from the lab of Master Distiller Alex Castle, like All the Cookies Bourbon.

Beyond the expected daily distillery tours, Old Dominick hosts a monthly Beyond the Barrel experience that offers an exclusive viewing of the distillery's aging loft and, of course, a flight of whiskey to sample along the way. The onsite bar serves signature cocktails using house spirits, including The Landing with citrus vodka, ginger syrup, and grapefruit soda; the Pink Palace with gin, red currant syrup, and Sichuan peppercorns; and bourbon cider punch with whiskey, apple cider, sweetened with honey and cranberry syrup.

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(901) 260-1250

305 S Front St, Memphis, TN 38103

Junction 35 Spirits

Junction 35, named after the train junction where loggers by day became bootleggers by night, transporting moonshine along the rails as far as they could go to evade Prohibition patrols, is Tennessee's first full distillery and restaurant. Junction 35's wide selection of spirits is distilled onsite, including gin, rum, vodka, whiskey, rye, bourbon, and even tequila. That's right — tequila, not agave. Though agave spirits must be distilled in Mexico to be called "tequila," Junction 35 partners with a distillery in Mexico to distill the blanco tequila, then ages the reposado and añejo tequilas in its own bourbon barrels, giving their own finishing touch to authentic Mexican tequila.

After your distillery tour, head over to the kitchen and bar to fill up on food and cocktails. The full restaurant features dishes like Tennessee poutine, smoked barbecue trays with Southern sides like coleslaw and stone ground cheese grits, smash burgers, and more. At the bar, you can enjoy various flights — a whiskey flight, a moonshine flight, a mixed flight including whiskey, moonshine, and vodka, and a premium flight with any four of Junction 35's top-shelf spirits — plus craft cocktails made with spirits distilled in-house. Standout bar menu offerings include the Bam Bam Hurricane, gin or moonshine mojitos, and a Tennessee margarita made with jalapeño vodka.

junction35spirits.com

(865) 365-1019

2655 Teaster Ln, Ste 280, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Brushy Mountain Distillery

Most Tennessee distilleries have whiskey and moonshine tastings and tours, but at Brushy Mountain Distillery, where End of the Line Moonshine is distilled and bottled, you get a memorable history lesson as well. Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary, a former maximum security prison, once held infamous criminals like James Earl Ray, admitted assassin of Martin Luther King, Jr. And while there are plenty of illegal moonshines made in prisons around the world, End of the Line Moonshine is the only legal one.

When Brushy Mountain closed in 2009, all its residents were transferred to another facility, and in 2017, End of the Line Moonshine opened the prison doors again. Today, you can take a tour of the distillery and have a drink at the tasting room, then (from April through November) go on a guided or self-guided tour of the prison grounds, where former guards and non-violent prisoners are standing by to give you an inside look at Brushy Mountain's dark history. For more thrill-seeking moonshine lovers, Brushy Mountain also hosts overnight paranormal tours year-round. After a night of frights, you'll definitely be ready for a drink when the distillery opens at 10:30 a.m.

brushymoonshine.com

(423) 324-8687

9182 Hwy 116, Petros, TN 37845

Old Glory Distilling Co.

Old Glory Distilling Co., owned by Clarksville, Tennessee native Matt Cunningham, is an artisan bourbon distillery, restaurant, and silo park. Old Glory's bourbon and whiskey are the stars of the show, but its offerings don't stop there. Other spirits distilled onsite include Pinup Gin with 12 botanicals, Tennessee Vodka filtered through sugar maple charcoal, and Smooth Shine moonshine in four mouthwatering flavors.

At Old Glory, like most distilleries, you can take a tour of the site and get a behind-the-scenes look at its inner workings, but the newly opened restaurant and silo park add even more value to your visit. The restaurant serves lunch Monday through Friday, dinner seven days a week, and brunch on the weekends. Some of the rockstar spirit-inspired dishes on Old Glory's menu include egg rolls made from prime rib smoked with an oak stave, an essential element in whiskey aging, Chicken-Bourbon-Mac, and bourbon barbecue nachos. And for brunch, stop by to enjoy a bacon old fashioned or Shine mimosa. When the weather is nice, you can take it outside to the Old Glory silo park, a family- and pet-friendly outdoor space with drinks served out of an old grain silo.

oldglorydistilling.com

(931) 919-2522

451 Alfred Thun Rd, Clarksville, TN 37040

Short Mountain Distillery

Short Mountain Distillery in Woodbury, Tennessee, about an hour south of Nashville, was the sixth legal distillery to open in Tennessee after prohibition was repealed. This family-owned distillery produces Tennessee whiskey, bourbon, rye, and moonshine, including a Charred Shine, briefly aged in charred oak whiskey barrels. At Short Mountain, you can take an hour-long tour, complete with a private tasting, and learn to make Short Mountain's signature cocktails in a mixology class.

But the fun doesn't stop there. Short Mountain sits on a 400-acre, dog-friendly farm where guests can play disc golf, hike on the mile-long Greenway Walking Trail loop, and even learn the history of the farm on a guided tour in a wagon pulled by mules. You can easily make a full day of it at Short Mountain, refueling at the Rye and Revelry restaurant. This is a must-visit restaurant for fried chicken in Tennessee , but if that's not your thing, there are plenty of other sensational snacks and entrees, like a fry flight with regular, beer battered, and buffalo french fries; a bourbon bacon jam burger; and chicken, pulled pork, or shrimp bowls with freshly grilled pineapple. Come early on the weekend for a satisfying brunch and cocktails before you set out exploring the distillery and farm.

shortmountaindistillery.com

(615) 563-1243

8280 Short Mountain Rd, Woodbury, TN 37190

Nearest Green Distillery

Nearest Green Distillery in Shelbyville is the maker of award-winning Uncle Nearest Whiskey, named after America's first Black master distiller, Nathan "Uncle Nearest" Green. Uncle Nearest, the forgotten founder of Tennessee whiskey , was a formerly enslaved person believed to have perfected the Lincoln County Process, the traditional method of filtering Tennessee whiskey through charcoal before aging. In honor of this historical claim to fame, Nearest Green continues to give back to the Black community through initiatives like the HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge, a campaign to raise $1.4 million to offer one full-ride scholarship to every Historically Black College and University in the United States.

A visit to the Nearest Green Distillery is an unforgettable experience. With a footprint of 432 acres, the grounds of Uncle Nearest have been dubbed "Malt Disney World" by the press. Onsite, you'll find Humble Baron, the longest bar in the world at 518 feet, where you can enjoy signature house cocktails, daily live music, and Sunday brunch. When you get hungry, stop by Chuck's Barrel House BBQ, open Tuesdays through Sundays, for the famous Grilled Cheese on Crack sandwich loaded with smoky pulled pork along with other barbecue favorites and southern sides.

unclenearest.com

(931) 343-7809

3125 Hwy 231 N, Shelbyville, TN 37160

Corsair Distillery

Some of the best origin stories start with an accident, and Corsair Distillery is no exception. Two childhood friends, Nashville natives Andrew Webber and Derek Bell, were brewing beer and wine in Bell's garage when they decided to try their hand at making a biodiesel plant from home-brewing equipment. The prototype gave them more trouble than they anticipated, and they joked that making whiskey would be a more fulfilling endeavor. Before long, it stopped being a joke, and Corsair Distillery was born.

When Corsair opened in 2010, it became Nashville's first post-prohibition distillery. Since then, Corsair Distillery has received over 800 medals at various national and international spirits competitions and other awards, including American Whiskey Distillery of the Year at the 2017 Berlin International Spirits competition. You can take a tour at both Nashville locations and sample Corsair's whiskey, rye, and gin along with local craft beers. The Clinton Street location offers freshly baked pizza to snack on while you sip, and, if you're lucky, you might run into Copper Cat, the house mouser. At the Merritt Avenue distillery, you can play party games on the outdoor deck.

corsairdistillery.com

(615) 499-6577

1200 Clinton St #110, Nashville, TN 37203

Jack Daniel's

Of course, any list of Tennessee distilleries would be woefully incomplete without the legendary Jack Daniel's Distillery, one of the biggest names in whiskey and the oldest registered distillery in the United States. The Lynchburg distillery is open for tours seven days a week (except for a few major holidays — check the website before you go), but there's more than just your standard tour and tasting here.

The many tour experiences include a kid-friendly Dry County tour, and the Angel's Share tour featuring a sampling of several single-barrel whiskeys, including two limited edition offerings. But the star of the show is the Taste of Lynchburg, which starts with a tour of the Angel's Share whiskeys at the Jack Daniel's Distillery, followed by a family-style meal at Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House (owned by Jack Daniel's), one of Tennessee's local favorite fried chicken restaurants, less than a mile away.

When you finish your distillery experience, head over to the Lynchburg Hardware and General Store. A hardware store may seem like an odd stop on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail, but don't worry — this is the place to go if you want to stock up on some Jack Daniel's souvenirs, since the distillery doesn't sell any.

jackdaniels.com

(931) 759-6357

280 Lynchburg Hwy, Lynchburg, TN 37352

Bootleggers Distillery

In Tennessee, whiskey making is often a family affair, but family-run Bootleggers Distillery takes it all to another level, boasting 16 generations of many master distillers, including the two youngest master distillers in the country. Today, Bootleggers Distillery makes whiskey, rum, and more flavors of moonshine than you can imagine, bottled in the canning jars.

The distillery offers tastings and tours, plus one extra special experience — the inventive Build a Barrel program. Here, you will get to make your own whiskey to your exact specifications from start to finish, creating your ideal mash with the help of Bootleggers team members and distilling it to your desired proof level. After whatever aging period you choose, Bootleggers will bottle your whiskey and give it a personalized label for you, and you will get a keepsake souvenir (or a special occasion sip).

bootleggersdistillery.com

(865) 323-5444

3567 Hartford Rd, Hartford, TN 37753

Company Distilling

Tennessee was the first state to pass a Prohibition law banning alcohol sales in stores and bars. Though it was repealed in 1933, by 2009, there were still only three distilleries in the entire state. One of the founders of Company Distilling was instrumental in writing and promoting the Tennessee law that made legal craft distilling more accessible. In 2014, H Clark Distillery (the future Company Distilling) became the first legal post-prohibition distillery in Williamson County.

Today, Company Distilling's two locations produce bourbon, whiskey, gin, and beer, and limited-run and flavored spirits. Each has three unique tastings — a portfolio tasting with your choice of five spirits, a premium tasting of four Company whiskeys, and a bourbon and chocolate tasting with a selection of sweets from local chocolatier The Chocolate B'ar. The original Thompson's Station location offers a limited menu from the neighboring restaurant, Circa Grill, is available, including charcuterie, shrimp kabobs, and crawfish beignets.

The Townsend location sits next to the Townsend Greenway, a multi-use trail for hikers and bikers, making it a great place to start or finish a day of outdoor adventures. Here, you can fuel up on hot and cold sandwiches like roast beef, smoked trout, and focaccia grilled cheese from Amico Delicatessen, along with signature house cocktails. Bring your friends on Wednesday nights for trivia.

companydistilling.com

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All the distilleries on the Tennessee Whiskey Trail are exceptional, but these distilleries were selected for this list based on meeting two or more of the following criteria: diversity of spirits available, memorable visitor experience, onsite restaurant, and interesting, inspirational, or historical origin stories.

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How to Get to Jack Daniel’s Distillery from Nashville

by Mint Julep Experiences | Jun 7, 2024 | Nashville , Spirits | 0 comments

Calling all whiskey aficionados and adventurers! If you’re in Nashville and looking to embark on a pilgrimage to one of the most iconic whiskey distilleries in the world, you’re in luck. The Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, is just a short scenic drive away. Let’s dive into everything you need to know to make your visit as smooth as a glass of Jack.

Where in the World is Jack Daniel’s Distillery?

Nestled in the quaint town of Lynchburg, Tennessee, the Jack Daniel’s Distillery is about 75 miles southeast of Nashville. This charming locale is not just a whiskey haven but a delightful slice of Americana. Despite its global fame, Lynchburg is a small town located in a dry county – yes, you read that right, no alcohol sold here! The Tennessee county of Moore has stayed dry since prohibition. The good news though, sampling whiskey is permitted in the distillery and on the tours.

If you don’t know the full story of Jack Daniel and how he founded the distillery , it’s well worth a read.

How to Get To Jack Daniel’s Distillery?

Get to jack daniel’s by car.

The most straightforward way to reach Jack Daniel’s Distillery from Nashville is by car. The drive takes around 1.5 hours, making it perfect for a day trip. Here’s a simple route to follow:

1. Head out of Nashville on I-24 East. 2. Take Exit 81A for US-231 South towards Shelbyville. 3. Follow TN-82 and US-41A South straight into Lynchburg.

Parking is available on-site, so no worries there!

Get to Jack Daniel’s By Tour Bus

If you prefer to sit back and enjoy the ride, several tour companies in Nashville offer round-trip transportation to the distillery. Mint Julep Experiences offers such a Jack Daniel’s tour , which includes transportation, distillery tour, guaranteed Angel’s Share premium tasting, a lunch stop and time to explore the charming town of Lynchburg, Tennessee.

Get to Jack Daniel’s with Group Travel & Private Transportation

For larger groups, consider renting a private bus or van . This can be a fun and cost-effective way to travel, especially if you’re planning to sample a bit more of the whiskey (responsibly, of course) and want to ensure everyone has a safe ride back.

You can book larger group transportation services from Nashville to Jack Daniel’s with Mint Julep Experiences . From luxury SUVs to Executive Shuttle Buses, we can cater to your transport needs, and even add-on stops to the itinerary if there’s time.

Uber or Lyft to Jack Daniel’s (Not A Reliable Option)

For those who prefer Uber or Lyft while traveling to get from point A to point B, we would caution against booking a ride to Jack Daniel’s Distillery in Lynchburg, TN. While Uber/Lyft will drop you off at Jack Daniel’s, there is no Uber or Lyft to get back to Nashville. Typically someone from the distillery has to bring traveler’s back.

Distillery Tour Options

The Jack Daniel’s Distillery offers a variety of tours to suit different interests and time constraints. Depending upon how you decide to travel to Jack Daniel’s Distillery, these on-site tours and tasting experiences may be an added cost upon arrival. If you travel with Mint Julep Experiences on a  guided Jack Daniel’s Tour , you’ll have guaranteed reservations for the Angel’s Share Tasting, a distillery grounds tour and a premium tasting experience.

Here’s a quick overview of Jack Daniel’s Distillery on-site tours and tastings:

The Dry County Tour Duration: 1 hour Includes: A detailed history of the distillery and its operations, but no tasting.

The Flight of Jack Daniel’s Tour Duration: 1.5 hours Includes: A guided tour plus a tasting of five Jack Daniel’s whiskeys.

The Angel’s Share Tour Duration: 1.5 hours Includes: A deeper dive into the distillery’s process and a tasting of premium whiskeys.

Hours and Reservations

The Jack Daniel’s Distillery is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Hours are generally from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, but it’s best to check their website or call ahead as hours can vary. The distillery cleans their stills on Tuesdays, so there is no whiskey production while on the tour.

Reservations are highly recommended for visits, and especially for the more detailed distillery tours.

Mint Julep Experiences offers ticketed tours Thursday-Sunday to Jack Daniel’s, which you can book directly online here. This is a full-day tour as it departs Nashville and takes guests to Lynchburg, TN and the distillery for the day. If you’d like a more private option, or would like to book for Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday— you can request a custom tour with private transportation .

Final Tips for Visiting to Jack Daniel’s Distillery from Nashville

Bring Your ID: You’ll need it for the tasting tours. Dress Comfortably: The tours involve a bit of walking, so wear comfortable shoes. Plan for Lunch: Consider stopping by Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House for some Southern hospitality and a delicious meal.

So, there you have it! A fun-filled day trip to the Jack Daniel’s Distillery is a must-do when visiting Nashville. Whether you’re a whiskey connoisseur or just curious about this iconic brand, the trip promises to be both educational and entertaining. Cheers to your next adventure!

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