Help Welcome Our New Executive Chef, Russell Wiseman

My name is Russell Wiseman Jr., Executive Chef of Double Tree Hotel.  We prepare a wide range of foods varying from Southern Cuisine to Fine Dining. My culinary experience began in 1997 at this very Hotel under Chef A.J Stokes. I then attended a U.S. Job Corp. trade school training programs and from there continued to work in several hotels in Memphis; such as the Radisson Hotel at the Memphis, TN International Airport and the famous Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis, helped me sharpen my skills as a chef. I have recently attended and have been trained at Johnson & Wales University in every cooking style. There, I worked in the Omni Hotel and as a sous chef at C.A.N.S bar in Charlotte.  I left Johnson & Wales and went on to become executive chef at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Downtown Memphis and now this is my home. I’m glad to be here at the Double Tree.

Ghost River Beer on Tap at Lynchburg Legends, Memphis!

In 1887, Memphis first tapped the now famous Memphis Sands Aquifer. Recharged by the Ghost River’s fragile wetlands, the aquifer has supplied Memphis with a steady and consistent supply of excellent drinking water ever since.

Ghost River Brewing knows that “great water makes great beer.” And some of the greatest drinking water on earth is available right here in west Tennessee.

Brewing locally guarantees that every handcrafted, full-flavored Ghost River Ale is the freshest beer available . . . and when it comes to flavor, freshness means everything!

Ghost River Brewing supports the Wolf River Conservancy by donating a portion of the proceeds of every barrel sold.

Help Ghost River Brewing and the Wolf River Conservancy protect our local, natural resources and the quality of our famous drinking water.

Gene Bartow Passes Away At Age 81

Gene Bartow, the legendary college basketball coach and a native of Browning, Missouri, who led the 1973 Tiger basketball team to the NCAA National Championship Game against UCLA, has lost his long battle against cancer. Bartow, age 81, died on January 3rd at his home in Birmingham, Alabama.

Christmas Brunch is Coming!!!

Click on the link below to check out our menu and make your reservation today!!

Lynchburg Legend’s Christmas 2011 Menu

Angelo Lucchesi 90th Birthday

Angelo Lucchesi is described by many as the nicest guy you could ever meet. With a big smile, he is friendly to everyone that comes his way and is very humble about his fame within the Jack Daniel’s family…Even before his bottle’s 2010 release, the theater at the Distillery was already named after him, but now Angelo will forever be remembered by collectors worldwide with this 90 proof bottle celebrating his 90th birthday…The 750ml Heritage bottle was used for this occasion and came with a numbered hang tag that can be registered at the Distillery…

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Thanks to the guys at Jackdanielsbottles.com for the info!!!

Hear from this Jack Danial’s Master Taster!!!

This is Jeff Norman. He is a Master Taster at the Jack Danial’s Distillery in Lynchburg, TN.

http://watchmojo.com/index.php?id=8768

Cuestion your Tequila…

This was brought to our attention the other day:  Cuestion Tequila ages their spirits in Jack Daniels barrels.  Tequila with a Jack Daniels twist, we will have to give this one a try!!

Cuestión Barrel Aging

We age our Tequila 50% – 300% longer than almost any other premium tequila on the market, and there is no greater vessel in the world for aging distilled spirits than whiskey-cured, charcoal finished American Oak barrels. We pride ourselves on importing ours from the best-known whiskey company in the world. In fact, when we first brought Cuestion Tequila to the United States, we did so in Tennessee, home of the world-famous Jack Daniels distillery.

Great Local Products

We are proud to serve Ghost River Beer at Lynchburg Legends.  And if you haven’t had it.  Come by and try some during Happy Hour from 4p-6p daily.

In 1887, Memphis first tapped the now famous Memphis Sands Aquifer. Recharged by the Ghost River’s fragile wetlands, the aquifer has supplied Memphis with a steady and consistent supply of excellent drinking water ever since.

Ghost River Brewing knows that “great water makes great beer.” And some of the greatest drinking water on earth is available right here in west Tennessee.

Brewing locally guarantees that every handcrafted, full-flavored Ghost River Ale is the freshest beer available . . . and when it comes to flavor, freshness means everything!

Ghost River Brewing supports the Wolf River Conservancy by donating a portion of the proceeds of every barrel sold.

Help Ghost River Brewing and the Wolf River Conservancy protect our local, natural resources and the quality of our famous drinking water.

Some FAQ’s About Jack Daniel’s

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Where can I obtain food and drink recipes using Jack Daniel’s?

Several Jack Daniel’s cookbooks are available through the Lynchburg Hardware and General Store, which accepts domestic orders only at 1-888-221-JACK. You can also visit the Recipes section of our web site.

What are the calorie, sugar, and gluten contents of Jack Daniel’s?

Jack Daniel’s Black Label Tennessee Whiskey has no carbohydrates (sugar or starch), gluten, fats, or cholesterol, as these are removed in the distilling process. One fluid ounce of Jack Daniel’s contains approximately 65 calories.

Is my Jack Daniel’s tin box an antique?

Our tin boxes are “antique replicas” that have been produced since the early 1970s. We use them for our “holiday packages,” which are sold in selected stores around Christmas. Now and then folks tell us they find the tin boxes at flea markets, garage sales, and even antique stores; however, they would not be considered authentic antiques.

Where can I buy Jack Daniel’s stock?

Jack Daniel’s is owned by Brown-Forman Corporation. Two classes of Brown-Forman stock (Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock) are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Shareholders reside in all 50 states and 22 countries. Check with your stockbroker for additional details.

Is Jack Daniel’s a bourbon?

Jack Daniel’s is not a bourbon – it’s a Tennessee Whiskey. Jack Daniel’s is dripped slowly – drop-by-drop – through ten feet of firmly packed charcoal (made from hard sugar maple) before going into new charred oak barrels for aging. This special process gives Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey its rare smoothness. It’s this extra step – charcoal mellowing – that makes Jack Daniel’s a Tennessee Whiskey.

What is Jack Daniel’s Green Label Tennessee Whiskey?

Jack Daniel’s Green Label is a lighter, less mature whiskey with a lighter color and character. The barrels selected for Green Label tend to be on the lower floors and more toward the center of the warehouse where the whiskey matures more slowly.

Bourbon Bacon Brownies

Sometimes at BourbonBlog.com, recipe creations catch our eyes, tastebuds and hearts simultaneously.

Made with dark chocolate, crumbled bacon and a splash of bourbon, these Bourbon Bacon Brownies mean business. They render such a strong medley of flavors in your mouth, you’ll wonder if you’re eating a brownie, a handful of bacon or a shot of bourbon. The good new is it’s all three in one delicious concoction!

 Simple to make, Stephanie Wise of GirlVersusDough.com shows us how to use Betty Crocker brownie mix, crumbled bacon and your favorite Bourbon whiskey to give an extra grown-up taste that’s neither sweet nor salty, but still extremely rich and tasty.

Bourbon Bacon Brownies Recipe

Ingredients:

1 package Betty Crocker Dark Chocolate Brownie Mix
1/2 cup cooked, crumbled and cooled bacon
3 Tbsp. Bourbon
1/4 cup Bourbon (reserve for end)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven according to directions on package for and 8 x 8-inch pan.
2. Prepare brownie mix according to package instructions.
3. Fold in crumbled bacon; stir in 3 tbsp bourbon.
4. Pour brownie batter into a lightly greased 8 x 8-inch pan. Bake as directed on package (about an hour), or until a toothpick inserted two inches from the edge of the pan comes out mostly clean.
5. Remove brownies from oven and immediately (and carefully) pour 1/4 cup bourbon on them. Cool in refrigerator completely before slicing and serving.

Recipe by Stephanie Wise of GirlVersusDough.com, and originally discovered on Tablespoon.com via this link, thank you all!