Thanks for the definition. You left out it is only Bourbon if it is made in Kentucky. Therefore, Jack Daniels is NOT bourbon.
No, JD isn’t bourbon because it’s charcoal filtered. Bourbon comes from more than just KY.
To fully understand the strict legal definition of bourbon (and other spirits), pour yourself a stiff drink and spend time perusing this link: https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/27/part-5
As a proud Kentuckian, I must gently correct you. Bourbon does not need to be made in Kentucky. Virginia Gentleman,for instance, is made in Spotsylvania County, VA.
While I sympathize with your distaste for Jack Daniels, my understanding is that, per NAFTA definitions, it is classified as Bourbon. This circumstance is forcing me to re-evaluate by fiercely free-trade leanings.
Nope. Bourbon can be made anywhere in the United States. If you want to label something as Kentucky Bourbon, then it must be made in Kentucky (unlike Kentucky Fried Chicken, it's not the method, it's the location).