Jack's Birthday

Over the years, a great many things have been said about Jack Daniel. But no one can say with much certainty when exactly the man was born.

The story of Jack Daniel begins on a day in September about midway through the 19th century, though it’s never really been clear on exactly which day or, for that matter, which year. September 1850 might be inscribed on Jack Daniel’s tombstone, but depending on who you ask, Jack was born sometime in September of 1850, September of 1846, or was it January of 1849? Accounts are conflicting, to say the least.

One thing we do agree on is that Jack’s birthday is certainly something to celebrate. And since we don’t know the exact date, here in Lynchburg we celebrate any day in September. And since Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey is enjoyed worldwide, you know that whichever day in September you choose to celebrate another Friend of Jack will be celebrating somewhere right along with you.

After all it seems only fitting. Jack took his time making a Tennessee Whiskey up to his standards. Why in the world wouldn’t we take our sweet time honoring his life and legacy?

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