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Jack Daniel’s is often mistaken for a bourbon, but it actually classifies as Tennessee whiskey, and the Lincoln County Process is what truly sets it apart. While both bourbon and Tennessee whiskey must be made from at least 51% corn and aged in new, charred oak barrels, the Lincoln County Process is what makes Jack Daniel’s uniquely different. So, what is the Lincoln County Process? This step involves filtering the whiskey through charcoal—specifically sugar maple charcoal—before it goes into barrels for aging. This extra process, legally required for Tennessee whiskey, removes impurities and mellows the whiskey, giving Jack Daniel’s its signature smoothness. While bourbon and Tennessee whiskey are similar in many ways, it’s this charcoal mellowing process that distinguishes Jack Daniel’s and other Tennessee whiskeys. Additionally, bourbon can be made anywhere in the USA, but Tennessee whiskey must be made in Tennessee. It’s not just a technical difference—it’s a tradition that defines Tennessee whiskey, making Jack Daniel’s a unique expression in the world of American whiskey. #JackDaniels #TennesseeWhiskey #LincolnCountyProcess #BourbonVsTennessee #WhiskeyEducation #TheDramClub #SpiritsIndustry

Check out my latest review on Shelter Point 10 Year Old Canadian Whisky, how you can win some and may other whiskies and cigars. #shelterpoint #chrisjensenstudios #canadianwhisky

Very interesting course on Whiskeys developed by Gallo Academy. It explains the history of this drink, as well as the production process and the most important types of Whiskeys (Scotch, Irish, Bourbon, Canadian and Japanese). #gallowines #whiskey #whisky

Why Flowermore? Well, for one thing, we aren’t technically allowed to name this distillery. Secondly, upon sampling this cask, we were struck by how it trod such a fine line between those more floral characteristics typical of this make in the 1980s, and some much more old school and surprisingly beautiful elements that recalled more exotic examples from prior decades. All that, but also we needed a name! This cask represents everything we love about older Islay whiskies, and in particular that much fruitier, older style profile that is much more to do with Islay whisky styles from prior decades. Along with our 1992 Caol Ila that was Chapter Five of Whiskyland, this 1985 38 year old ‘Flowermore’ for Chapter Six represents two sides of the older style Islay single malt coin. As for guesses? Well, everyone who gets the distillery of origin correct, will win a full case of the legendary Black Flowermore... #Whiskyland #Flowermore1985 #MysteryMalt #loveislaywhisky #GuessTheDistillery #caskstrength #singlecask #refillwood #oldstylewhisky #tropicalfruit #violets #vintagewhisky #independentbottler #decadentdrinks

In our Bourbon Steward classes, we teach the legal classification of Bourbons and the aspects of Bourbon production that make each bottle unique. We found this Gear Patrol article particularly interesting, as it discusses how distillers and brand owners are making their products stand out in this competitive market, despite its tight restrictions. As Bourbon Stewards, we love trying out any new pour that shakes up the game, whether it be a unique mashbill or aging technique. Give this article a read, and let us know your favorite Bourbon to sip on!

If you enjoy a sip or two of bourbon, try O'shea's 5 year old Irish whiskey age for a minimum of five years in American bourbon cast triple distilled from highest quality grain and Sherry malted barley. No wonder they're saying that Irish whiskey is becoming the new bourbon please share this post

Exciting progress in New York's beverage alcohol industry! The recent legislative changes create a more equitable landscape for producers, setting a promising precedent for other states. Remember, meaningful industry reform happens at the legislative level. Texas may be next, with Senate Bill 246 currently under consideration. This proposed legislation aims to level the playing field for beverage alcohol producers, much like New York's initiative. If you're interested in supporting Texas Senate Bill 246 and would like guidance on contacting your state legislators, feel free to send me a direct message. #BeverageIndustry #Legislation #AlcoholPolicy #Texas #NewYork

Here's some terminology for your tales 📚🍺 Ever heard of EBC? It's short for European Brewery Convention, a neat tool brewers use to measure beer colour. Low values mean lighter hues, like crisp pale ales, while higher values bring out the dark, rich tones of stouts and porters. These are the EBC’s for our tales: 🟢 Tale No. 5 | Farmhouse Ale - 8 EBC 🔴 Tale No. 6 | Hibiscus IPA - 10 EBC 🟡 Tale No. 7 | Ginger Triple - 9 EBC ⚫ Tale No. 8 | Cocoa Stout - 164 EBC Do you prefer light or dark beer? Let us know in the comments! #talebeer #EBC #beerfacts #beerknowledge #beerterminology #craftale #craftbeer #europeanbreweryconvention

The diversity of styles is one thing that makes craft beer great. Here are your favorite brewers in eight different craft beer niches. 2023 rank is noted in parentheses. https://lnkd.in/g57a-HRP