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Jack Daniel (John Daniel)

Jack Daniel, born Jasper Newton Daniel in 1850, was an American distiller best known for founding the Jack Daniel's Tennessee whiskey brand. He established his distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, and developed a unique charcoal-mellowing process that gives his whiskey its distinctive smooth flavor. His craftsmanship and dedication to quality turned his small operation into a globally recognized label. Jack Daniel's remains one of the most popular whiskey brands worldwide, celebrated for its rich history and traditional production methods.