Old No7 Maxwell House
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As a distilled spirit, this whiskey does not mature or improve with bottle age. It is ready to be enjoyed immediately upon release and will remain stable indefinitely when stored upright in a cool, dark place.
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Slow-smoked barbecue beef brisket, classic Southern pecan pie, and sharp aged cheddar cheese.
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While classified under 'Other' as a distilled spirit rather than a traditional grape wine, the Jack Daniel's Old No. 7 Maxwell House Decanter is a legendary piece of liquid Americana. This bottling pays homage to the historic Maxwell House Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee, which opened its doors in 1869 and became a hub of Southern hospitality, famously serving presidents and dignitaries. In 1913, the hotel's prestigious bar commissioned a unique decanter from Lem Motlow, Jack Daniel's nephew. Replicated in modern commemorative releases, the spirit inside is classic Tennessee Whiskey. Crafted from a mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley, it undergoes the signature Lincoln County Process—slowly dripping through ten feet of sugar maple charcoal—before aging in charred white oak barrels. This imparts its signature smooth, sweet, and smoky character, rich with notes of caramel, vanilla, and toasted oak.
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Established in 1866 by Jasper Newton "Jack" Daniel in Lynchburg, Tennessee, the Jack Daniel Distillery stands as the oldest registered distillery in the United States. Situated at the pristine Cave Spring Hollow, the distillery utilizes iron-free cave spring water and a distinct mash bill of corn, rye, and malted barley. The signature of their production is the Lincoln County Process, where the newly distilled spirit is slowly drop-by-drop mellowed through ten feet of sugar maple charcoal before aging in handcrafted white oak barrels. This meticulous craftsmanship yields their world-renowned Tennessee Whiskey, celebrated through iconic expressions such as Old No. 7, Gentleman Jack, and their Single Barrel collection.