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T he world of whiskey can be complex to those who are unfamiliar, but awe-inspiring to connoisseurs. Made from fermented grains and aged in wooden barrels, whiskey has become one of America's favorite drinks. An important thing to note is that all bourbon is whiskey, but not all whiskey is bourbon. In order to be considered a bourbon, it must be made with at least 51% corn, aged in new charred oak barrels, and distilled to 160 proof. Brown Forman, the parent company of Jack Daniel's, Old Forester and Woodford Reserve, consistently distills high quality whiskeys and bourbons. Brown Forman is the only major supplier in the world that makes its own barrels. They inspect and buy the trees used to make their barrels to ensure that they are the correct density to age their whiskeys and so they know where the barrel came from. Jack Daniel's, Old Forester and Woodford Reserve all flaunt intriguing beginnings and powerful flavors for all types of whiskey drinkers. Jack fell in love with the process of making whiskey from a young age. He moved to Lynchburg, Tennessee where he found a cave that remains the water source to make Jack Daniel's. Jack Daniel's is set apart from a bourbon because of its charcoal mellowing process that extracts the grain and corn aroma and flavor before it goes into the barrel and becomes Tennessee whiskey. A dive into the flavorful experiences of Jack Daniel's, Old Forester and Woodford Reserve. BY BRIANNA ROBERTIELLO With Frank Sinatra as a fan and promoter of the brand, Jack Daniel's was able to keep American whiskey in the forefront after Prohibition. In the 1980s, distillers were looking for an approachable whiskey with less of an oak taste, leading Gentleman Jack to be released in 1988. Gentleman Jack goes through ten-feet of sugar maple charcoal barrel until it reaches full maturity. It then goes through three more feet of charcoal to remove the oak finish. Toning down the oak allows the caramel and vanilla notes to shine. Gentleman Jack works well in cocktails where every ingredient is a star, like, a Whiskey Sour. GENTLEMAN JACK WHISKEY SOUR 2 Ounces Gentleman Jack ¾ Ounce Lemon Juice ½ Ounce Simple Syrup Dash of Bitters Garnish: Lemon Wedge V U E N J .C O M 110

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