By Richard Thomas John Lunn could be fairly described as the giant of Tennessee Whiskey that the average enthusiast has never heard of, and he passed away on March 30, 2023. He was 53 years old. In an era when veteran master distillers are revered by a large and growing fan base as rock stars, Lunn’s lower profile has always ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: A- For most of the 21st Century, the “sipping whiskey” coming out of Lynchburg, Tennessee was not associated with age statements. That truth actually makes a great deal of sense, when you consider that the Lincoln County Process that Jack Daniel’s is known for is the original shortcut on maturation; for all the gimmicks the Bourbon ...

The Jack Daniel Distillery today announced the release of its new 12-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey along with Batch 2 of its 10-Year-Old Tennessee Whiskey. The limited whiskeys are the latest in Jack Daniel’s Aged Series, an annual release of age-stated expressions that celebrate the brand’s heritage. “The Jack Daniel Distillery is one of the most complete whiskey distilleries in the world, ...

By Richard Thomas Rating: B+ Down in Cascade Hollow, Tennessee, George Dickel has emerged from a period that could be described as uncertain, to say the least. Master Distiller John Lunn left in 2015, and although the reasons for his departure are still unknown insofar as the realm of public fact are concerned, it created quite a stir in whiskey ...

When George Dickel released their ultra-aged 17 year old Tennnessee Whiskey in 2016, it was as a half-sized, 375 ml bottling. The Tullahoma distillery has brought the expression back in late autumn 2022, and this time it is done in a regular fifth bottle (750 ml). It’s bottled at 92 proof and officially priced at $250.