Courtesy of Jack Daniel’s
Great-grandniece of Jack Daniel, Lynne Tolley serves as Master Taster for Jack Daniel’s. Here, she sits in the tasting room in Lynchberg, Tenn. surrounded by bottles.
Feb. 25-28 — KILLINGTON — The infamous Jack Daniel’s “Taste of Tennessee” week returns to Killington Feb. 25-28, with all things Jack Daniel’s. In its 25th year, the “Taste of Tennessee” is four days of tastings, bottle signings, promos, fun games, and of course, the contest and awards. Local chefs and bartenders will vie for bragging rights in the drink and recipe contests held the final night at Outback Pizza.
Great-grandniece of the legendary Jack Daniel, Lynne Tolley will make an appearance at Killington’s liquor store, Cordially Yours, on Saturday Feb. 27 to sign bottles of Jack. Tolley continues to represent her heir as official Brand Ambassador and Master Taster of Jack Daniel’s.
Schedule of events:
Thursday, Feb. 25
Jack Daniel’s Winter Olympics at Moguls with 94.5 Live Remote – 3 to 6 p.m.
In-Store Tasting at Hannaford, Rutland – 4 to 6 p.m. (Jack Honey, Gentleman, Jack Fire)
Après Ski Promo at On the Roc’s – 7 to 8 p.m.
J.D. Trivia at Domenic’s Pizza – 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 26
Après Ski Promo at Sushi Yoshi – 4 to 6 p.m.
In-Store Tasting at Cordially Yours – 3 to 5 p.m.(Jack Honey, Gentleman, Jack Fire)
Après Ski Promo at the Lookout – 5 to 7 p.m.
Après Ski Promo at Outback – 6 to 8 p.m.
Black Jack Attack at Charity’s – 8 to 10 p.m.
Black Jack Attack at Wobbly Barn – 10 p.m. to midnight
Saturday, Feb. 27
In-Store Tasting at Woodstock Liquor – 1 to 3 p.m. (Jack Honey, Gentleman, Jack Fire)
In-Store Tasting at Tops Market, Rutland – 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.(Jack Honey, Gentleman, Jack Fire)
Bottle Signing with Lynne Tolley at Cordially Yours – 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Après Ski Promo at Charity’s – 4 to 6 p.m.
Après Ski Promo at Santa Fe – 5 to 6 p.m.
Jack on the Run Promos at locations on Killington Road – 6 to 8 p.m.
Cascades Lodge Pool Tournament – 6 to 9 p.m. (Jack Girls from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
Jack “Fire on the Mountain” Promo at the Wobbly Barn – 9p.m. to midnight
Black Jack Attack at Moguls – 10 p.m. to midnight
Sunday, Feb. 28
Jack Daniel’s Brunch at Choices – 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Après Ski Promo at the Lookout – 4 to 6 p.m.
Après Ski Promo at Moguls – 5 to 6 p.m.
Jack Daniel’s Contests and Awards Ceremonies at the Outback – 8 to 11 p.m.
Events take place in Killington, unless otherwise noted.