Daniels, is a Kentucky Whiskey, (and not a bourbon, for the same reasons that di

http://www.jackdaniels.com/history/charcoal-mellowingJack Daniels, is a Kentucky Whiskey, (and not a bourbon, for the same reasons that distinguish vegetables from fruits – arbitrariness) And I’ve always wondered why it doesn’t set off my allergies. At all. Where, one or two sips of wine, and most vodka, sends me for my inhaler in moments.

Now, I haven’t sent the stuff away for analysis or anything, but I assume that it’s gentility is due to two factors.

1) It’s 80%+ corn (american meaning of the term) rather than wheat or rye

2) It’s charcoal filtered prior to distillation by the Lincoln County process.

I’ve tried using a charcoal water filter for vodka and that seems to help a lot. And of course, most of us know that if you put vodka or gin thru these filters six or seven times they become almost tasteless.