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The Distillery Stories The Jack Daniel Distillery – the oldest registered distillery in the U.S. – is where it all happens. It’s where Mr. Jack first crafted the recipe for Old No. 7. It’s where the pure, iron-free cave spring water flows. And it’s where every drop of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Sippin’ Whiskey is still made today. Dan Call's Still
 Jack Daniel left home at an early age and was raised by a family friend named Dan Call.
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Now Mr. Call was a Lutheran minister, but also owned a whiskey still just outside of Lynchburg. It was here where young Jack learned about making whiskey. In September of 1863, when Jack was only 13 years old, Call decided to devote his life to his ministry and sold him the still. Close Cave Spring Water
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 Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is made with cool, pure, iron-free cave spring water from right here in the Hollow.
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This water flows year-round at 800 gallons per minute at a constant temperature of 56° and is virtually iron free. It’s the reason why the Distillery was located in this spot originally – and why it’s remained there ever since. Just outside the cave you’ll find a statue of Jack Daniel. The man himself, standing guard over this prized spring. Close Miss Mary Bobo
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It began as a traveler’s hotel in 1867, where Jack Daniel took many a noonday meal.
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Miss Mary Bobo ran her boarding house until her death in 1983, one month shy of her 102nd birthday. Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House Restaurant still stands today, welcoming visitors for home-cooked midday meals.
Aside from being known far and wide for her hospitality, Miss Mary is also the oldest woman ever to appear on the pages of Playboy Magazine. In an ad for Jack Daniel’s, of course.
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 As you may have already noticed, there are quite a few legends surrounding the Old No. 7 brand.
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One story goes that the recipe for Jack Daniel’s was Mr. Jack’s 7th recipe or 7th trial batch. The only one who knows is Mr. Jack, but if it is true, we’re just glad he didn’t go for number eight. Read more stories about Old No. 7 in the Tennessee Whiskey and Jack Daniel sections. Close
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