Jack Daniels died at an early age from kicking the safe in the original office one day because he couldn't get it opened and got an infection. He had no children so he left the distillery to his nephew Lem Motlow, who only had daughters that were not interested in running a distillery.

It was then sold to an outside company with the one rule that if they ever changed anything about the distilling process the company would revert back to the Motlow family.

There have only been (6) Master Distillers in the 152-year history of Jack Daniels. Jack Daniels was number 1 & Jimmy Bedford is now number 6. To be a Master Distiller at Jack Daniels requires a Masters Degree in Chemical Engineering, as well as 10 years studying under the previous Master Distiller.

During the distilling processes Jack Daniels is clear and 140 proof. The color comes from the barrels, which are only used once then are sold to other whiskey distillers, to wine makers or to the public at the "Barrel Store" in Lynchburg. There are some extremely nice things that have been made from Jack Daniels barrels such as Bars, Card Tables, Bar Stools, and even a trailers for motorcycles.

Gentlemen Jack is run through the "Charcoal Mellowing" process twice. That is what makes it even smoother.