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Battle rages on over what makes a true Tennessee Whiskey
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Jun 16, 2014
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Battle rages on over what makes a true Tennessee Whiskey
There's a battle brewing in Tennessee between rival distillers over what makes a true 'Tennessee Whiskey.'
Whiskey, served neat
Whiskey, served neat
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There's a battle brewing in Tennessee between rival distillers over what makes a true 'Tennessee Whiskey.'

Most whiskey drinkers know exactly how they like their poison, whether it's on the rocks, neat or with soda. But there's a bit of a battle brewing in Tennessee between rival distillers over what makes a true 'Tennessee Whiskey.'

Jack Daniels and the lesser known George Dickel distillery have been fighting over the right to label their drink as following authentic Tennessee style production rules.

Nashville-based AP reporter Erik Schelzig  joins the show with more.