Whiskey Talking
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "Nathan Nearest Green"The Jack Daniel's Story
17 total reviews
Comment from Ric Myworld
Well, I'd be a liar if I said I didn't know more than any man should about brother JACK. And admittedly, a little snort here and there would be a pleasant taste. But thankfully, over many years, I've come to think that nothing good has ever come from alcohol consumption, so I don't drink. But that won't keep me from enjoying your fine writing. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 18-May-2023
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Well, I'd be a liar if I said I didn't know more than any man should about brother JACK. And admittedly, a little snort here and there would be a pleasant taste. But thankfully, over many years, I've come to think that nothing good has ever come from alcohol consumption, so I don't drink. But that won't keep me from enjoying your fine writing. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 18-May-2023
reply by the author on 18-May-2023
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Back in my early days it was a pina colada with a shot of Jack poured in the middle of it. My own concoction, but did I like it! Now, with my cancer it is nothing stronger than unsweetened iced tea. Always appreciate your reviews.
Comment from T B Botts
Hey Brett,
What is the difference between bourbon and whiskey? I've never been much of a drinker, I guess it's more of an acquired taste. The very few times I've tried whiskey I haven't cared for it. When I was a much younger man I used to drink a vodka screwdriver now and then, mainly because I liked the flavor of the orange juice. I have an occasional beer now and then and I have some Disarono in my cupboard that I haven't tapped into yet, but I can take a drink or not. I'd prefer iced tea. Thanks for sharing this interesting bit of history. No doubt there are a number of minorities in the country who have been responsible for great things, but never got the credit or the money they deserved.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
reply by the author on 15-May-2023
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Hey Brett,
What is the difference between bourbon and whiskey? I've never been much of a drinker, I guess it's more of an acquired taste. The very few times I've tried whiskey I haven't cared for it. When I was a much younger man I used to drink a vodka screwdriver now and then, mainly because I liked the flavor of the orange juice. I have an occasional beer now and then and I have some Disarono in my cupboard that I haven't tapped into yet, but I can take a drink or not. I'd prefer iced tea. Thanks for sharing this interesting bit of history. No doubt there are a number of minorities in the country who have been responsible for great things, but never got the credit or the money they deserved.
Have a blessed evening.
Tom
Comment Written 13-May-2023
reply by the author on 15-May-2023
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Bourbon must be produced from at least 51 percent corn in its mash and aged in oak barrels. Another is where it is produced. (More about that as this novella proceeds). Appreciate your comments and the review.
Comment from Sankey
So glad you confirmed the Lutherans were probably NOT "sipping saints!" Some Baptists I know who are supposed to be abstainers, are, on the quiet, "sippers!" Thanks for the interesting story a single spag for you. company's website as its fir(s)t master distiller.
reply by the author on 15-May-2023
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So glad you confirmed the Lutherans were probably NOT "sipping saints!" Some Baptists I know who are supposed to be abstainers, are, on the quiet, "sippers!" Thanks for the interesting story a single spag for you. company's website as its fir(s)t master distiller.
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 15-May-2023
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Some of the biggest drinkers are supposed to be religious people. Not a criticism, a fact. Hope all is well in your world.
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Charles Chiniquy was a Catholic Priest that came out of Rome. He worked hard in the temperance area. He tried to get a lot of people away from alcohol and Catholic Bishops were not happy with him as a lot of them owned taverns.
Comment from Shirley McLain
What a great story, and I enjoyed reading it. I have never heard of Mr. Green before. I am so glad his talents were passed down through the generations. Have a great evening. Shirley
reply by the author on 15-May-2023
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What a great story, and I enjoyed reading it. I have never heard of Mr. Green before. I am so glad his talents were passed down through the generations. Have a great evening. Shirley
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 15-May-2023
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Appreciate the comments and the review.
Comment from patcelaw
This is an interesting historical study about whiskey in Tennessee. I enjoyed listening to it very much when I was a young person at the age of 19 I had already been drunk three times. Each time I would drink I found I had difficulties afterwards so at 19 I decided that I would not drink that I didn't need to drink to live and so alcohol is something I never touch. Patricia
reply by the author on 15-May-2023
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This is an interesting historical study about whiskey in Tennessee. I enjoyed listening to it very much when I was a young person at the age of 19 I had already been drunk three times. Each time I would drink I found I had difficulties afterwards so at 19 I decided that I would not drink that I didn't need to drink to live and so alcohol is something I never touch. Patricia
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 15-May-2023
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I had my zany days with alcohol, once upon a long time ago. My addiction was a pina colada with a shot of Jack Daniels poured in the middle of it. My own concoction. Fortunately, those days are way in my past as I no longer imbibe anything stronger than unsweetened ice tea. Appreciate your comments and the review.
Comment from Wendy G
Well researched and well written. I am glad he is getting the recognition for his mastery of the distilling process, and not being shoved aside, for others to take credit. I enjoyed this informative post. One small typo: "Lutheran".
Wendy
reply by the author on 15-May-2023
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Well researched and well written. I am glad he is getting the recognition for his mastery of the distilling process, and not being shoved aside, for others to take credit. I enjoyed this informative post. One small typo: "Lutheran".
Wendy
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 15-May-2023
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Appreciate the "catch," your comments, and the review.
Comment from country ranch writer
White lightningbeas popular in the making of whiskey back in the day. The revoneers kept them on the run never settling in one place. What my son drinks is Jack Daniels.
reply by the author on 15-May-2023
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White lightningbeas popular in the making of whiskey back in the day. The revoneers kept them on the run never settling in one place. What my son drinks is Jack Daniels.
Comment Written 12-May-2023
reply by the author on 15-May-2023
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Appreciate the comments and the review.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
My husband, I, and our four kids (ages 4 to 9) were fortunate enough to enjoy a tour of the Jack Daniels distillery 26 years ago. The kids loved the spring, but the scent of whiskey not so much. I loved it, but then I do like a good smooth whiskey. This is a really interesting article about the start of the distillery and especially the story of Nathan Green. I believe I remember him being mentioned, but he was certainly not given the credit at that time that he should have had. At that time, we couldn't even taste the whiskey there, much less buy it in that dry county.
reply by the author on 15-May-2023
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My husband, I, and our four kids (ages 4 to 9) were fortunate enough to enjoy a tour of the Jack Daniels distillery 26 years ago. The kids loved the spring, but the scent of whiskey not so much. I loved it, but then I do like a good smooth whiskey. This is a really interesting article about the start of the distillery and especially the story of Nathan Green. I believe I remember him being mentioned, but he was certainly not given the credit at that time that he should have had. At that time, we couldn't even taste the whiskey there, much less buy it in that dry county.
Comment Written 11-May-2023
reply by the author on 15-May-2023
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Appreciate your insights and the review. Interesting to read personal accounts of events.
Comment from Liz O'Neill
The very beginning of this chapter may have the reader doing research. This is a good ploy. How ironic: "Uniquely, the county is dry, though whiskey sampling is permitted in the villa's main attraction." This is an interesting query: "official records do not indicate if Nathan Green was born a slave or later became one." This is fascinating.
reply by the author on 15-May-2023
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The very beginning of this chapter may have the reader doing research. This is a good ploy. How ironic: "Uniquely, the county is dry, though whiskey sampling is permitted in the villa's main attraction." This is an interesting query: "official records do not indicate if Nathan Green was born a slave or later became one." This is fascinating.
Comment Written 11-May-2023
reply by the author on 15-May-2023
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Glad you enjoyed this posting. Appreciate your insights and the review.
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Comment from GWHARGIS
I found this really interesting. I'm glad you are taking on this project and look forward to more. The fact that this craft has been handed down and embraced by generations of Nathan Green, shows a love of the art of distilling and a pride in their work. Great job. Gretchen
reply by the author on 16-May-2023
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I found this really interesting. I'm glad you are taking on this project and look forward to more. The fact that this craft has been handed down and embraced by generations of Nathan Green, shows a love of the art of distilling and a pride in their work. Great job. Gretchen
Comment Written 11-May-2023
reply by the author on 16-May-2023
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Appreciate your comments and the review.