Who is this Man?

A little test here -

1. Can you identify this man?
Initials: J.D.

2. Where did he live?
Lynchburg, TN

3. How did he die?
Gangrene from infected toe injured when he kicked his safe

4. What did he produce ? Hint: only two companies in the world produce this product.
Tennessee Sippin' Whiskey filtered thru 10 FEET of white oak charcoal

I will start dropping hints tomorrow in this same posting.

e-mail your answers - Shopper1@heinz57family.com