Lynchburg, Tennessee: Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour: Safe That Killed Daniel
A highlight of the Jack Daniel's Distillery tour; he kicked the safe and the infection from his damaged toe soon killed him.
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We were greeted by Margie, our guide -- very fun, but hardly informative, answering all questions with weird little anecdotes that never applied to the questions. We were unable to see some parts of the tour due to "maintenance" but we were packed like rats in the "barrel warehouse," where the whisky is "aged" and we were able to smell the fermenting process. I think I left the warehouse with a buzz.
My favorite part about the tour was the safe that ended up being Jack Daniel's death [RA: The infamous Death Safe!]. Apparently, in a rage, Jack kicked the safe, and developed an infection in his toe that later claimed his life. The tour ended approximately in one hour, about half an hour ahead of schedule. If you are going to learn about the fermenting process or anything really in depth about the distillery, this is not your place. But if you want a strong buzz from the small confined warehouses, then this is your haven.
[Lindsey, 10/17/2003]A great facility for visitors and entertaining tour of the distillery that has been making whiskey since 1868. No free samples however (by law) :(
[Eddie Bowers, 06/10/2002]Exhibits the floor safe that killed Jack Daniels. He kicked it in anger, then succumbed to an infection that started in his injured toe.
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Jack Daniel's Distillery Tour: Safe That Killed Daniel
Jack Daniel's Distillery
- Address:
- 280 Lynchburg Hwy, Lynchburg, TN
- Directions:
- I-24 exit 81A (Murfreesboro/Shelbyville). US Hwy 231 south into Shelbyville. Turn left at the fourth traffic light in Shelbyville, onto Highway 82. This dead-ends at Highway 55. Turn right and drive three miles into Lynchburg.
- Hours:
- Tours 9-4:30 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 931-759-4221
- Admission:
- Tours $15.
- RA Rates:
- Worth a Detour
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