What are Tennessee Squires?
A Tennessee Squire is a member of the Tennessee Squire Association, which was formed in 1956 to honor special friends of the Jack Daniel’s distillery. Many prominent business and entertainment professionals are included among the membership, which is obtained only through recommendation of a current member.
How do you become a Tennessee Squire?
To become a Tennessee Squire, you gotta love Jack, and you have to be nominated by a current Squire who can only nominate one person in their entire lifetime.
What are Jack Daniels Squires?
The Squire Association is an Elite Club for “friends of Jack Daniel’s”. Anyone that has ever dreamed of being a Tennessee Squire knows how difficult – if not impossible it is to obtain membership without paying thousands of dollars (or knowing someone who can nominate you).
What can you buy at Jack Daniel’s distillery?
While it’s well known that Jack Daniel’s is produced, ironically, in a dry county, you can in fact legally buy bottles of Jack Daniel’s at the distillery tour. The whiskey inside the commemorative bottle, a loophole established in state law, is free.
Where is Jack Daniels factory?
Lynchburg, TN
Registered by Jack Daniel in 1866, the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, TN is the oldest registered distillery in the United States, celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2016. The town of Lynchburg is the seat of Moore County, the smallest county in Tennessee.
Is Jack Daniels distillery dog friendly?
Service animals are welcome at the Distillery; however, they must be restrained at all times. The Jack Daniel Distillery and Visitors’ Center is a smoke-free facility.
How do you become a squire for Jack Daniels?
Our criteria for becoming a member of the Squire Association is that a person be a loyal friend of Jack Daniel’s who is also a generous, responsible person of character and not associated with the beverage alcohol industry in any way. A nominee must also be of legal drinking age in their country of residence.
Can you taste whiskey at the Jack Daniels distillery?
Yes! There are a few tours offered that include a tasting at the end. You will sit in the barrelhouse and be given a flight of different whiskies to try.
Can you stay at the Jack Daniels distillery?
We are an 1800’s historical Inn, Bed and Breakfast that is the perfect getaway slightly off the beaten path. Stay with us and experience the history of Lynchburg while being minutes from many attractions while you explore the area.
What Jack Daniels can you only buy in Tennessee?
Jack Daniel’s No. 27 Gold Tennessee Whiskey is a luxury expression of Jack Daniel’s Old No. 7 Tennessee Whiskey. Its name, “27,” celebrates the twice barreled, twice mellowing process where maple barrels impart a rich, smooth and luxurious whiskey experience.
Where is Jack Daniels made in Tennessee?
Do you have to wear a mask at Jack Daniels distillery?
Everyone will be required to wear masks and reservations are required. The distillery also says the operational status of the distillery, visitor center, Lynchburg Hardware and General Store, Barrel Shop, and Miss Mary Bobo’s Restaurant may change with little to no notice as they monitor the situation.
What is the Tennessee Squire Association?
The Tennessee Squire Association dates back to 1956. The Tennessee Squire Association was founded to give the “new” Jack Daniel’s friends a “taste” of Lynchburg while they where waiting untill the distillery could provide the thirsty ones with Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey. There just wasn’t enough Jack Daniel’s whiskey!
What is the Tennessee Squire room?
It’s called the Tennessee Squire Room. It was built 12 years ago as a 25 x 14 room trimmed and floored in pine and densely packed with pieces of history shared by other Tennessee Squires.
How many Tennessee Squire throws were made?
That’s the power of a good Jack Daniels forum and some very involved members like Chris and Ang Scissom from Murfreesboro, TN. In total 140 Squire Throws are made. This is one of them. They made 51 of these Tennessee Squire bungs as a try-out. It never went in to production. These TSA bungs are very rare.
To become a Tennessee Squire, you gotta love Jack, and you have to be nominated by a current Squire who can only nominate one person in their entire lifetime. I have Bartt Baird, a former co-worker at WKRN-TV, to thank for my nomination.