2006-12-24 12:26:10 · 3 answers · asked by westcoastrider7 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
"Old No. 7" as printed on JD bottles has nothing to do with its seventh formula nor having seven things mixed together.
From Wikipedia:
"According to Jimmy Bedford, current Master Distiller, years and years ago the company would ship all products by railroad. One shipment got lost in a railroad terminal and when the barrels were located they were ordered to be shipped down the track. A new shipping ticket was created and "Old" was written in front of the original shipping number, "No. 7". Requests then began coming in for more shipments of the 'Old No. 7 on the ticket.'"
However, according to the official website, they really don't know where the 7 truly originated. Some believe it's from one of their fermentors (number 7) where he first used the recipe that is currently in use for their whiskey. If you look at the virtual tour, you'll notice that the fermentors are all identified similarly to the label on the bottle, though it could be the other way around, too.
Take your pick.
2006-12-24 15:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by Trid 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
ehem... it's a perfected brew... of 7 different 'flavors' of liquor to make the unique taste of jack daniels. I went to a 'tasting' and we were given samples to taste of the other kinds that were woody and other individual flavors... and I have to agree, the combination that is Jack... is the best one... though you can get the individual flavors on purpose if you want.
2006-12-24 22:24:21 · answer #2 · answered by Valeria 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The 7th formula they tried was the one they stuck with
2006-12-24 20:28:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋