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Chattanooga Whiskey 91: Tennessee High Malt
Chattanooga Whiskey 91 is our signature Tennessee High Malt recipe - our malt-forward approach to bourbon. Selected among the first 100 barrels from our Experimental Distillery, this original "Barrel 91" recipe is comprised of at least 25% specialty malted grains and is crafted to highlight the complexity of our ingredients through each step of the process.
Made from 4 grains, including 3 select specialty malts, Tennessee High Malt starts with an attemperated 7-day fermentation. This extended process highlights both the rich, high-malt character while also adding a nuanced, fruity complexity to the spirit. After fermentation, each batch is carefully distilled at low proofs in our custom 30ft. column still before being laid to age in two types of charred & toasted oak barrels. This combination of cooperage imparts a balanced, confection-rich character to the aged whiskey, while also harmonizing with its malty-rich character.
After aging more than 2 years, Chattanooga Whiskey 91 utilizes our version of the solera finishing process - bringing together nearly 100 barrels into a 4000-gallon, charred, white oak Solera finishing barrel, which rarely goes empty.*
Mash Bill: Yellow Corn, Malted Rye, Caramel Malted Barley & Honey Malted Barley
Age: Greater than 2 years
Proof: 91 (45.5% ALC/VOL)
Fermentation: Attemperated, 7 days
Cooperage: Toasted & Charred Oak Barrels, 53 gallon
Finishing Cooperage: Charred Oak Solera Barrel, 4000 gallon
Batch Size: 8-12 barrels
Filtration: Non-Chill
Style: Straight Bourbon Whiskey
Tasting Notes: Butterscotch pudding, dried apricot, honeyed toast, & pound cake. Medium bodied, with a lingering, malty-sweet finish.
*Solera last emptied on:
June, 2019 - transition from "1816" recipe to Chattanooga-made "91" recipe
March, 2022 - transition to Tennessee-grown corn
Meet Our Solera Barrel
Utilizing our own version of the classic solera process, we bring together 100 fully aged barrels of Chattanooga Whiskey 91 into one large, charred oak barrel which rarely goes empty. After each small batch bottling, we then top the solera with 8-12 mature barrels. This continued process allows the younger and older whiskey to marry together, imparting a gradual complexity over time.
2024 Vault
Vault Series
New Release
A collection of offshoot experiments, alternate concepts, and rare single barrels – culled from our barrelhouse vault.
Triple Islay Cask
Barrel Finishing Series: Triple Islay Cask Finished
New Release
111 Proof – A blend of 3 peated whiskeys made with 3 unique peated malts finished in Islay scotch barrels from 3 different distilleries.
BIB Fall 2020
Bottled in Bond: Fall 2020 Vintage
100 Proof – A blend of 3 unique Tennessee High Malt mash bills. Barreled from July-December 2020.
Pinot Cask
Barrel Finishing Series: Russian River Pinot Cask Finished
New Release
95 Proof – A blend of 5 high malt bourbon mash bills finished in pinot noir barrels from the Russian River Valley region of Sonoma County.
BIB Spring 2020
Bottled in Bond: Spring 2020 Vintage
New Release
100 Proof – A blend of 5 unique Tennessee High Malt mash bills, including 3 wheated recipes. Barreled from January-June 2020.
Founder's
Founder's 12th Anniversary Blend
New Release
100 Proof – A commemorative blend of 3 straight whiskeys finished in 3 separate solera barrels. Distilled in both Chattanooga, TN & Lawrenceburg, IN.
Cask 111
Cask 111: Tennessee High Malt
111 Proof – Unfiltered & cask-forward. Made from a select, single fermentation of 4 grains, including 3 specialty malts.
99 Rye
99 Rye: Tennessee Rye Malt
99 Proof – Straight Rye Malt Whiskey made from 4 grains including 3 specialty rye malts.
Chattanooga Whiskey Silver
Chattanooga Whiskey: Silver
The “white” expression of our signature Tennessee High Malt recipe, briefly rested in a single-use barrel.
White Port Cask
Barrel Finishing Series: White Port Cask Finished
New Release
95 Proof – Made with 3 bourbon mash bills and finished in White Port casks.
2023 VAULT
Vault Series
Sold Out
A collection of offshoot experiments, alternate concepts, and rare single barrels – culled from our barrelhouse vault.
BIB Fall 2019
Bottled in Bond: Fall 2019 Vintage
Sold Out
100 Proof – A blend of 3 Tennessee High Malt mash bills. Barreled from July-December 2019.
BIB Spring 2019
Bottled in Bond: Spring 2019 Vintage
Sold Out
100 Proof – A blend of 2 Tennessee High Malt mash bills. Barreled from January-June 2019.
Founder's
Founder's: 11th Anniversary Blend
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100 Proof – A commemorative blend of 3 straight whiskeys finished in 3 separate solera barrels. Distilled in both Chattanooga, TN & Lawrenceburg, IN.
Cabernet Cask
Barrel Finishing Series: Silver Oak Cabernet Cask Finished
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95 Proof – Made with 5 single malt mash bills and finished in Cabernet Sauvignon casks.
BIB Fall 2018
Bottled in Bond: Fall 2018 Vintage
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100 Proof – A blend of 4 Tennessee High Malt mash bills. Barreled from July-December 2018.
BIB Spring 2018
Bottled in Bond: Spring 2018 Vintage
Sold Out
100 Proof – A blend of 4 Tennessee High Malt mash bills. Barreled from Jan-June 2018.
FOUNDER'S
Founder's: 10th Anniversary Blend
Sold Out
100 Proof – A commemorative blend of 3 bourbon mash bills distilled in both Chattanooga, TN, and Lawrenceburg, IN.
Islay Scotch Cask
Barrel Finishing Series: Islay Scotch Cask Finish
Sold Out
95 Proof – Made with a peated Tennessee High Malt mash bill and finished in 3 types of Islay Scotch casks.
BIB Fall 2017
Bottled in Bond: Fall 2017 Vintage
Sold Out
100 Proof – A blend of 4 Tennessee High Malt mash bills. Barreled from July-Dec 2017.
BIB Spring 2017
Bottled in Bond: Spring 2017 Vintage
Sold Out
100 Proof – A blend of 4 Tennessee High Malt mash bills. Barreled from Jan-June 2017.
Tawny Port Cask
Barrel Finishing Series: Tawny Port Cask Finish
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95 Proof – A blend of 6 Tennessee High Malt mash bills, finished in Tawny Port casks.